Compare/Kubota KL48Z vs Kubota L4350

Kubota KL48Z vs Kubota L4350

Verdict: Kubota KL48Z vs Kubota L4350

The Kubota KL48Z and the Kubota L4350 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L4350 leads on rated power with 48 hp against 47 hp. Kubota L4350 is the lighter machine (1,750 kg vs 1,920 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL48Z is the newer design (2012 vs 1991). In short: choose the Kubota L4350 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota KL48Z if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

47 hp

48 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

With 12.4-28 R1 rear tires.Reference

Variants

KL48Z

wheeledReference

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KL48Z-PC

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

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Engine

35.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

86 x 91 mmReference

Power

35.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,700 rpmReference

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Bore and stroke

3.43x4.03 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine (gross)

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35.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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35.4 kWReference

Starter power

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1.4 kWReference

Oil capacity

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43.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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7.0 LReference

Transmission

Dual DriveReference

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Type

continuously-varaible transmissionReference

hydraulic shuttleReference

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

wet discReference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/750 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-792@2700Reference

750@2391Reference

PTO (claimed)

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28.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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43.1 LReference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1496 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1451 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

184 cmReference

Weight

1920 kgReference

1750 kgReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

8.3-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

12.4-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

347 cmReference

340 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

165 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

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Height (cab)

230 cmReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

29 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

128 cmReference

Rear tread

120 to 143 cmReference

132 to 182 cmReference

Ag front

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8.3-16Reference

Ag rear

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12.4-28Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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153 cmReference

Max Drawbar

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997 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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600Reference

Battery AH

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160Reference

Capacities

Capacity

148.5 ciReference

43.1 LReference

Fuel

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60.2 LReference

Front hubs

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2.7 LReference

Front diff.

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5.5 LReference

Power

Max Power

47.3 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,336@2,700 rpmReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

Power SteeringReference

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Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

230.1 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

237 cmReference

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Overall Length

347.5 cmReference

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Overall Width

154.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,920.1 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

13.6-28Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

47.6 to 56.3 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

8.3-20Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

121.4 cmReference

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General

Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference

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Kubota L4350 attachments

L4350 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Left side of transmission housing, on operator platform.Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota L4540A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota L5412 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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279 cmReference

Bucket width

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60 cmReference

Digging depth

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335 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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419 cmReference

Loading height

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274 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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3007 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1592 kgReference

Kubota L5412 Backhoe

Speeds

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.