Compare/Kubota KL465 Hi-Speed vs Kubota M4030

Kubota KL465 Hi-Speed vs Kubota M4030

Verdict: Kubota KL465 Hi-Speed vs Kubota M4030

The Kubota KL465 Hi-Speed and the Kubota M4030 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota KL465 Hi-Speed leads on rated power with 45 hp against 44 hp. Kubota KL465 Hi-Speed is the lighter machine (3,583 kg vs 4,078 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL465 Hi-Speed is the newer design (2008 vs 1986). In short: choose the Kubota KL465 Hi-Speed for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M4030 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

45 hp

44 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

Drawbar performanceReference

Differential lock

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standardReference

Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

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Engine

33.8 kWReference

35.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Power

33.8 kWReference

35.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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27.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Compression

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19:1Reference

Oil capacity

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56.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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8.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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32.8 kWReference

Max power

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27.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

-956@2700Reference

540@2194Reference

PTO (claimed)

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32.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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32.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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56.4 LReference

Type

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open centerReference

Capacity

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56.4 LReference

Pressure

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181.3 barReference

Valves

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1Reference

Total flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1799 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1500 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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32.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

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Weight

3583 to 4012 poundsReference

4078 to 4806 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

13.6-28 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-24 (4WD Low Profile)Reference

Length

353 cmReference

347 cmReference

Width

153 cmReference

184 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

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Height (cab)

225 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1625 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1819 kgReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

139 to 199 cmReference

Rear tread

114 to 143 cmReference

150 to 189 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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200 cmReference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.00-10. Rear: 18.4-16 (2WD Low Profile)Reference

2WD

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1849 kgReference

4WD

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2180 kgReference

Ballasted

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3345 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Variants

M4030DT

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4WDReference

M4030F

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standardReference

M4030L

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low profileReference

M4030SU

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special utilityReference

Capacities

Fuel

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64.0 LReference

Kubota M4030 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota M4030 Height

Hood

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134 cmReference

Exhaust

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224 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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9.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2573 kgReference

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.