Compare/Kubota KL48Z vs Kubota L4630

Kubota KL48Z vs Kubota L4630

Verdict: Kubota KL48Z vs Kubota L4630

The Kubota KL48Z and the Kubota L4630 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 47 hp. Kubota KL48Z is the lighter machine (1,920 kg vs 3,440 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 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL48Z is the newer design (2012 vs 2003). 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

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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

Synchronized transmission with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Variants

KL48Z

wheeledReference

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KL48Z-PC

half-trackReference

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L4630DT

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4WD 8 speedReference

L4630GST

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4WD 12 speedReference

L4630HST

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hydroReference

L4630GSTC

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cabReference

Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

40.1 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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35.2 kWReference

Engine (net)

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33.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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33.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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35.2 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Transmission

Dual DriveReference

Glide Shift CreeperReference

Type

continuously-varaible transmissionReference

power shiftReference

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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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

Engine RPM

-792@2700Reference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

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29.5 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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28.3 kWReference

Valves

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3Reference

Pump flow

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37.1 lpmReference

Total flow

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55.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

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18.5 lpmReference

Control

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position control with optional draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1251 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

1920 kgReference

1730 kgReference

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

Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

Length

347 cmReference

308 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

168 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

231 cmReference

Height (cab)

230 cmReference

220 cmReference

Ground clearance

43 cmReference

37 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

130 cmReference

Rear tread

120 to 143 cmReference

128/143/0 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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40Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

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 L4630 attachments

L4630 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number decal on the left side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4690B Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH90 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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251 cmReference

Digging depth

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276 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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372 cmReference

Loading height

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242 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1755 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1176 kgReference

Kubota BH90 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.