Compare/Kubota KL48Z vs Kubota L4610

Kubota KL48Z vs Kubota L4610

Verdict: Kubota KL48Z vs Kubota L4610

The Kubota KL48Z and the Kubota L4610 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L4610 leads on rated power with 48 hp against 47 hp. Kubota KL48Z is the lighter machine (1,920 kg vs 3,180 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL48Z holds more fuel (48.1 L vs 34.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL48Z is the newer design (2012 vs 1999). In short: choose the Kubota L4610 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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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

Optional creeper range available for the GST transmission.Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

KL48Z

wheeledReference

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KL48Z-PC

half-trackReference

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L4610GST

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Glide-Shift ROPSReference

L4610HST

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Hydro ROPSReference

L4610HSTC

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Hydro CabReference

Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

34.8 LReference

Engine

35.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

35.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

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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35.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

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34.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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34.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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35.6 kWReference

Transmission

Dual DriveReference

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

Type

continuously-varaible transmissionReference

creeperReference

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

1Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-792@2700Reference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

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30.2 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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29.1 kWReference

Pump flow

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36.3 lpmReference

Total flow

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54.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

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18.2 lpmReference

Control

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position control and optional draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1047 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

181 cmReference

Weight

1920 kgReference

3180 to 3650 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

8.3-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

14.9-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

347 cmReference

298 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

158 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

215 cmReference

Height (cab)

230 cmReference

220 cmReference

Ground clearance

43 cmReference

38 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

129 cmReference

Rear tread

120 to 143 cmReference

118/119/130/145/154 cmReference

Ag front

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8.3-16Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-24Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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55 (Cab)Reference

Battery CCA

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582Reference

Capacities

Capacity

148.5 ciReference

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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 L4610 attachments

L4610 Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4690 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BL4690 BackhoeReference

Bucket width

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60 cmReference

Digging depth

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229 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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295 cmReference

Loading height

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191 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1338 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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789 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.