Compare/Kubota KL46 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L4400

Kubota KL46 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L4400

Verdict: Kubota KL46 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L4400

The Kubota KL46 Hi-Speed and the Kubota L4400 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 45 hp. Kubota L4400 is the lighter machine (3,153 kg vs 3,538 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL46 Hi-Speed holds more fuel (45.0 L vs 42.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L4400 is the newer design (2004 vs 1999). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Rated power

45 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Twelve gears in three ranges (creeper, medium, and high-speed) with shuttle shift. Only gears 1-8 available in reverse. In high-speed range only gears six forward and four reverse gears available.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (Low/High) and reverse (R). Mechanical shuttle shifting between forward-low and reverse.Reference

Differential lock

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rear standardReference

Engine

Fuel tank

45.0 LReference

42.8 LReference

Engine

33.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

33.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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33.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

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32.1 kWReference

Power (net)

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32.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

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33.8 kWReference

Oil capacity

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40.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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6.5 LReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.425x3.638 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

2WD gear

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1497 kgReference

4WD gear

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1430 kgReference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-972@2600Reference

540@2475Reference

PTO (claimed)

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28.0 kWReference

Gear Hydraulic system

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40.1 LReference

Hydro Hydraulic system

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45.0 LReference

Type

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constant meshReference

Gear Capacity

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40.1 LReference

Hydro Capacity

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45.0 LReference

Valves

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0 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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31.8 lpmReference

Total flow

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51.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

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19.3 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1301 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1047 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

184.9 cmReference

Weight

3538 to 3924 poundsReference

3153 to 3307 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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Length

353 cmReference

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Width

153 cmReference

158 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

216 cmReference

Height (cab)

220 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1604 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1779 kgReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

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Front tread

121 cmReference

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Rear tread

114 to 143 cmReference

118 to 154 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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184 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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184 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.5L-15. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

2WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

Ag front

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6.0-16Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27x8.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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44x8.50-20Reference

Industrial front

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10.0-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5-24Reference

2WD Length

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286 cmReference

4WD Length

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300 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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39 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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39 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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128 to 157 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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115 cmReference

4WD hydro

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1500 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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582Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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582 CCAReference

Variants

L4400F

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2WD gearReference

L4400DT

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4WD gearReference

L4400HST

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4WD hydroReference

Capacities

Fuel

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42.8 LReference

Capacity

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134.1 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume

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8 qtsReference

Kubota L4400 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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254 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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277 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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382 cmReference

Loading height

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221 cmReference

Bucket force

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2062 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1223 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

Rollover protective structure

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Foldable two-post ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

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Compact Utility tractorReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,475 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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0 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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5.1 gpm (8.4 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,301.8 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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216.9 cmReference

Overall Height

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216.9 cmReference

Overall Length

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300.5 cmReference

Overall Width

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158.5 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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Option 1: 4 WD:\\nOption 2: 15.7 inchesReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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46.5 to 60.8 inchesReference

Front Wheel tread range

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50.4 to 62.2 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Foldable two-post ROPS. Sunshade optional.Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.