Compare/Kubota L1-455 vs Kubota M4800SU

Kubota L1-455 vs Kubota M4800SU

Verdict: Kubota L1-455 vs Kubota M4800SU

The Kubota L1-455 and the Kubota M4800SU are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 43 hp. Kubota L1-455 is the lighter machine (3,682 kg vs 3,747 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M4800SU holds more fuel (54.9 L vs 46.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M4800SU is the newer design (2004 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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Fit & specs

Kubota

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Best match

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

43 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four gears in four ranges with shuttle shift.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

L1-455D

4WDReference

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L1-455DN

loader-compatibleReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

46.2 LReference

54.9 LReference

Engine

33.6 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 82 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power

33.6 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

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dry dual elementReference

Oil capacity

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7.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

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7.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 15 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.3 kWReference

32.1 kWReference

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1196@2600Reference

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Type

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partially synchronizedReference

Valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Total flow

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64.7 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1905 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1501 kgReference

Clutch

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275mm dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

199 cmReference

Weight

3682 to 3924 poundsReference

3747 to 3858 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

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

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Length

355 cmReference

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Width

155 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

217 cmReference

235 cmReference

2WD Weight

1670 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1779 kgReference

1749 kgReference

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

141 to 151 cmReference

4WD Front tread

121 cmReference

133 to 143 cmReference

Rear tread

115 to 161 cmReference

131 to 171 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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9.00-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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21.5L-16.1Reference

2WD Length

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349 cmReference

4WD Length

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340 cmReference

@WD Weight

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1699 kgReference

Ground clearance

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45 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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582Reference

Kubota M4800SU 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.