Compare/Kubota KL48Z vs Kubota L4701

Kubota KL48Z vs Kubota L4701

Verdict: Kubota KL48Z vs Kubota L4701

The Kubota KL48Z 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 is the lighter machine (1,920 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

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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

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

Drive

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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

Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

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

3.4 × 4.0 inReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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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

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

Transmission Type

CVTReference

HSTReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

2WD Gear

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1460 kgReference

4WD Gear

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1495 kgReference

forward and reverse options

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8x8 / 3 rangeReference

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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29.3 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

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

184.9 cmReference

Weight

1920 kgReference

3219 to 3307 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

347 cmReference

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Width

154 cmReference

158 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

232 cmReference

Height (cab)

230 cmReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

38 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

115 cmReference

Rear tread

120 to 143 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

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

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600Reference

Alternator size

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12 VReference

Capacities

Capacity

148.5 ciReference

148.5 cu. in.Reference

Power

Max Power

47.3 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,336@2,700 rpmReference

2,475 RPMReference

PTO Power

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39.3 hpReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

Power SteeringReference

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category 1Reference

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 maximum lift capacity

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1,301.8 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

230.1 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

237 cmReference

232.9 cmReference

Overall Length

347.5 cmReference

311.9 cmReference

Overall Width

154.9 cmReference

158.5 cmReference

Overall weight

1,920.1 kgReference

1,500 kgReference

Turning radius

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8.9 feet (with Brakes)Reference

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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Cruise control

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trueReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference

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Seat Suspension

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AvailableReference

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

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.