Compare/Kubota KL46 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L4600

Kubota KL46 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L4600

Verdict: Kubota KL46 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L4600

The Kubota KL46 Hi-Speed and the Kubota L4600 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L4600 leads on rated power with 46 hp against 45 hp. Kubota L4600 is the lighter machine (3,109 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 L4600 holds more fuel (48.1 L vs 45.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L4600 is the newer design (2011 vs 1999). In short: choose the Kubota L4600 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota KL46 Hi-Speed if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

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Kubota

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Best match

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Rated power

45 hp

46 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

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

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rear standardReference

Steering

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

45.0 LReference

48.1 LReference

Engine

33.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

86 x 91 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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34.5 kWReference

Engine (net)

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32.7 kWReference

Emissions

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Intertim Tier 4Reference

Power (net)

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32.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

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34.5 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

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

Emissions compliance

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Intertim Tier 4Reference

Bore and stroke

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3.4x3.6 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

2WD gear

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1410 kgReference

4WD gear

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1445 kgReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

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2 WD | 4 WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

1Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-972@2600Reference

540@2475Reference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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27.4 kWReference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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28.6 kWReference

Type

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synchronized shuttleReference

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

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1301 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1052 kgReference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

184.9 cmReference

Weight

3538 to 3924 poundsReference

3109 to 3197 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

14.9-24 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 14.9-24 (4WD)Reference

Length

353 cmReference

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Width

153 cmReference

158 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

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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

38 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

115 cmReference

Rear tread

114 to 143 cmReference

118/119/130/145/154 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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184 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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184 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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305R343LSW (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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44x18-20Reference

Industrial front

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10.0-16.5 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24 (4WD)Reference

2WD Length

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311 cmReference

4WD Length

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299 cmReference

Height

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232 cmReference

4WD hydro

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1450 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Battery CCA

—

582Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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582 CCAReference

Variants

L4600F

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2WD GearReference

L4600DT

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4WD GearReference

L4600HST

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4WD HydroReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post foldable ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

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134.1 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume

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8 qtsReference

Power

Max Power

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46.3 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

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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mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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Hydrostatic PowerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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13.5 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open center gear pumpReference

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 1Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,301.8 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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232.9 cmReference

Overall Length

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311.9 cmReference

Overall Width

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158.5 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,445.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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46.5/47.2/51.2/57.1/60.8 inchesReference

Front Wheel tread range

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50.4/54.3/58.3/62.2 inches(2WD) | 45.5 inches (4WD)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.