Compare/Kubota KL58Z vs Kubota M4500-OC

Kubota KL58Z vs Kubota M4500-OC

Verdict: Kubota KL58Z vs Kubota M4500-OC

The Kubota KL58Z and the Kubota M4500-OC 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 M4500-OC holds more fuel (54.1 L vs 48.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL58Z is the newer design (2012 vs 1985). In short: choose the Kubota KL58Z for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M4500-OC 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

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Kubota

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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

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

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power assistReference

Variants

KL58Z

wheeledReference

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KL58Z-PC

half-trackReference

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M4500

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utility 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

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

Transmission

Dual DriveReference

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Type

continuously-varaible transmissionReference

open centerReference

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 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

540/groundReference

Engine RPM

-792@2700Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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37.1 kWReference

Valves

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1Reference

Total flow

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27.6 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1496 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

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Weight

1920 kgReference

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Front tire

8.3-20Reference

9.00-10Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

18.4-16.1Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.00-10. Rear: 18.4-16.1Reference

Length

347 cmReference

336 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

178 cmReference

Height (cab)

230 cmReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

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Front tread

121 cmReference

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Rear tread

120 to 143 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

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142 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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23 cmReference

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-OC attachments

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.