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Kubota L1-455 vs Kubota L4330

Verdict: Kubota L1-455 vs Kubota L4330

The Kubota L1-455 and the Kubota L4330 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 43 hp. Kubota L4330 is the lighter machine (3,440 kg vs 3,682 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-455 holds more fuel (46.2 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L4330 is the newer design (2003 vs 1987). 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

43 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four gears in four ranges with shuttle shift.Reference

Synchronized transmission with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Variants

L1-455D

4WDReference

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L1-455DN

loader-compatibleReference

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L4330DT

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4WD 8 speedReference

L4330GST

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4WD 12 speedReference

L4330HST

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hydroReference

L4330HSTC

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hydro cabReference

Engine

Fuel tank

46.2 LReference

40.1 LReference

Engine

33.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 82 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

33.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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32.2 kWReference

Engine (net)

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30.6 kWReference

Power (net)

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30.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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32.2 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 15 reverseReference

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

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Glide ShiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.3 kWReference

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Rear Type

JIS1Reference

IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1196@2600Reference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

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26.8 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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25.7 kWReference

Type

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power shiftReference

Valves

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3Reference

Pump flow

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35.6 lpmReference

Total flow

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53.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

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17.8 lpmReference

Control

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position control with optional draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1251 kgReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

3682 to 3924 poundsReference

1750 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

8.3-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 12.4-32 (DN)Reference

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Length

355 cmReference

308 cmReference

Width

155 cmReference

168 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

217 cmReference

231 cmReference

2WD Weight

1670 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1779 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

114 to 146 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

121 cmReference

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Rear tread

115 to 161 cmReference

128/143/152 cmReference

Rear tire

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14.9-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Height (cab)

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220 cmReference

Ground clearance

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37 cmReference

Front tread

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130 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

Kubota L4330 attachments

L4330 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.