Compare/Kubota KL48Z-PC vs Kubota L4701

Kubota KL48Z-PC vs Kubota L4701

Verdict: Kubota KL48Z-PC vs Kubota L4701

The Kubota KL48Z-PC and the Kubota L4701 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 47 hp. Kubota KL48Z-PC is the lighter machine (2,145 kg vs 3,219 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L4701 holds more fuel (51.1 L vs 48.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L4701 is the newer design (2014 vs 2012). 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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Fit & specs

Kubota

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Best match

Clear

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

47 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Three range transmission. Twelve forward, eight reverse, in creeper and medium range. Six forward, four reverse, in high-speed range.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Drive

half-trackReference

4x4 MFWD 4WDReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

KL48Z

wheeledReference

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KL48Z-PC

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

51.1 LReference

Engine

35.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

Power

35.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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35.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

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33.4 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Power (net)

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33.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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35.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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common rail direct injectionReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

Bore and stroke

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3.4 × 4.0 inReference

Transmission

Dual DriveReference

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Type

continuously-varaible transmissionReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

2WD Gear

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1460 kgReference

4WD Gear

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1495 kgReference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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8x8 / 3 rangeReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-793@2700Reference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

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29.3 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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28.2 kWReference

Pressure

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176.5 barReference

Pump flow

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29.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

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17.8 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

Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

184.9 cmReference

Weight

2145 kgReference

3219 to 3307 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

tracksReference

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Ag front

8.3-20Reference

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Ag rear

400mm trackReference

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Length

347 cmReference

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Width

167 cmReference

158 cmReference

Height (cab)

233 cmReference

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Ground clearance

44 cmReference

38 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

115 cmReference

Rear tread

127 cmReference

118/119/130/145/154 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

Lawn/turf front

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27x8.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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44x18-20Reference

Industrial front

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10-16.5 (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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303 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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232 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

Charging volts

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12Reference

Battery CCA

—

600Reference

Alternator size

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12 VReference

Kubota L4701 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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269 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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379 cmReference

Loading height

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230 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Capacities

Capacity

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148.5 cu. in.Reference

Power

Max Power

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47.3 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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39.3 hpReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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2,475 RPMReference

General

Cruise control

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trueReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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47.3 l/minReference

Steering & Implements flow

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4.7 gpm (7.8 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

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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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

Turning radius

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8.9 feet (with Brakes)Reference

Overall weight

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1,500 kgReference

Operator station

Seat Suspension

—

AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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Hydrostatic power steeringReference

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.