Compare/Kubota L1-455 vs Kubota L4470

Kubota L1-455 vs Kubota L4470

Verdict: Kubota L1-455 vs Kubota L4470

The Kubota L1-455 and the Kubota L4470 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L4470 leads on rated power with 44 hp against 43 hp. Kubota L1-455 is the lighter machine (3,682 kg vs 4,266 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L4470 is the newer design (2026 vs 1987). In short: choose the Kubota L4470 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota L1-455 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

43 hp

44 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four gears in four ranges with shuttle shift.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Variants

L1-455D

4WDReference

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L1-455DN

loader-compatibleReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

46.2 LReference

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Engine

33.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 82 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power

33.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2300Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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32.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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32.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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common rail direct injectionReference

Torque

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177.0 NmReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 15 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.3 kWReference

27.0 kWReference

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1196@2600Reference

540@2299Reference

Rear valves

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3Reference

Pump flow

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37.2 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1749 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1250 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

204 cmReference

Weight

3682 to 3924 poundsReference

4266 to 4663 poundsReference

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

328 cmReference

Width

155 cmReference

168 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

217 cmReference

247 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

—

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 to 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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233 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1935 kgReference

Cab Weight

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2115 kgReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

Front tread

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115 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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680Reference

Kubota L4470 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92A BackhoeReference

Transport height

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260 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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265 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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381 cmReference

Loading height

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224 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.