Compare/Kubota KL500 Hi-Speed vs Kubota MX4800

Kubota KL500 Hi-Speed vs Kubota MX4800

Verdict: Kubota KL500 Hi-Speed vs Kubota MX4800

The Kubota KL500 Hi-Speed and the Kubota MX4800 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 49 hp. Kubota MX4800 is the lighter machine (3,469 kg vs 3,583 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota MX4800 holds more fuel (51.1 L vs 45.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MX4800 is the newer design (2014 vs 2006). 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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Rated power

49 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Twelve gears in three ranges (creeper, medium, and high-speed) with shuttle shift. Only gears 1-8 available in reverse. In high-speed range only gears six forward and four reverse gears available.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

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$27,521 (2014 hydro 4WD )Reference

Final drives

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mechanical rearReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

45.0 LReference

51.1 LReference

Engine

36.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

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Power

36.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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36.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

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35.0 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier 4Reference

Power (net)

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34.5 kWReference

Power (gross)

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36.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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common rail direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dry dual elementReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

-956@2700Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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29.1 kWReference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Valves

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up to 3Reference

Pump flow

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36.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

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18.5 lpmReference

Control

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draft control optionalReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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0 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1047 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

3583 to 3968 poundsReference

3469 to 3729 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

14.9-26 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26 (4WD)Reference

Length

353 cmReference

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Width

153 cmReference

177 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

243 cmReference

Height (cab)

219 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1625 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1799 kgReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

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Front tread

121 cmReference

132 cmReference

Rear tread

114 to 143 cmReference

137 to 149 cmReference

2WD Length

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324 cmReference

4WD Length

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320 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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40 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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45Reference

Kubota MX4800 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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278 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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382 cmReference

Loading height

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214 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.