Compare/Kubota KL460 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L4300

Kubota KL460 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L4300

Verdict: Kubota KL460 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L4300

The Kubota KL460 Hi-Speed and the Kubota L4300 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 45 hp. Kubota L4300 is the lighter machine (2,844 kg vs 3,583 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL460 Hi-Speed holds more fuel (45.0 L vs 31.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL460 Hi-Speed is the newer design (2006 vs 2001). 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

Unsynchronized transmission. Tractor must be stopped to shift.Reference

Final drives

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helical gearReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

45.0 LReference

31.0 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

Power (gross)

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33.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elelmentReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Oil capacity

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7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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6.3 LReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-972@2600Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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28.0 kWReference

Type

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sliding gearReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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24.2 lpmReference

Total flow

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39.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

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14.8 lpmReference

Control

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position control with optional draft controlReference

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

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Weight

3583 to 3968 poundsReference

2844 to 2976 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

279 cmReference

Width

153 cmReference

154 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

215 cmReference

Height (cab)

219 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1625 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1799 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

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2WD Wheelbase

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181 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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180 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: 8.0-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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10-16.5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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17.5-24Reference

2WD Industrial front

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27x8.5-15Reference

4WD Industrial front

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29x12.5-15Reference

2WD Industrial rear

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41x14-20Reference

4WD Industrial rear

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21.5:-16.1Reference

4WD Weight

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1349 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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38 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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550Reference

Battery AH

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55Reference

Variants

L4300F

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2WDReference

L4300DT

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4WDReference

Kubota L4300 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4690A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota L4560 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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268 cmReference

Bucket width

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60 cmReference

Digging depth

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274 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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373 cmReference

Loading height

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274 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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190°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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2748 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1102 kgReference

Kubota L4560 Backhoe

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.