Compare/Kubota KL58Z vs Kubota M4500

Kubota KL58Z vs Kubota M4500

Verdict: Kubota KL58Z vs Kubota M4500

The Kubota KL58Z and the Kubota M4500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota KL58Z leads on rated power with 57 hp against 56 hp. Kubota KL58Z is the lighter machine (1,920 kg vs 4,220 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M4500 holds more fuel (54.1 L vs 48.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL58Z is the newer design (2012 vs 1978). In short: choose the Kubota KL58Z for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M4500 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

57 hp

56 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 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Steering

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power assistReference

Variants

KL58Z

wheeledReference

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KL58Z-PC

half-trackReference

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M4500DT

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4WDReference

M4500-OC

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orchard tractorReference

Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

54.1 LReference

Engine

42.7 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Power

42.7 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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41.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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30.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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41.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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single paper elementReference

Compression

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21:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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37.1 kWReference

Max power

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30.6 kWReference

Transmission

Dual DriveReference

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Type

continuously-varaible transmissionReference

partially synchronizedReference

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 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

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

-792@2700Reference

540@2193Reference

PTO (claimed)

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36.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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37.1 kWReference

Pressure

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171.3 barReference

Valves

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1Reference

Pump flow

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27.6 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1496 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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33.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

198 cmReference

Weight

1920 kgReference

4220 to 5165 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

14.9-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

347 cmReference

336 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

167 cmReference

Height (cab)

230 cmReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

42 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

128 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread

120 to 143 cmReference

130 to 189 cmReference

Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-28Reference

Height (exhaust)

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227 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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1914 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2154 kgReference

4WD Operating

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2342 kgReference

Ballasted

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3538 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Capacities

Capacity

148.5 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

57.3 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

powerReference

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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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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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Operator station

Cab Availability

Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

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Kubota M4500 attachments

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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12.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2690 kgReference

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.