Compare/Kubota L4240 vs Kubota L4470

Kubota L4240 vs Kubota L4470

Verdict: Kubota L4240 vs Kubota L4470

The Kubota L4240 and the Kubota L4470 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 44 hp. Kubota L4240 is the lighter machine (3,527 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 2007). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

44 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Controlled by treadle foot pedal, cruise control standard with left-hand lever. Three range with Hydro Dual Speed, a high/low power shift controlled by left-hand lever. Auto Hydro Dual speed allows automatic control to match load. Stall Guard maintains engine RPMs by reducing speed under load. HST Response Control adjusts acceleration rates. Auto Throttle Advance links engine RPMs to transmission, so that the throttle increases when speed is increased.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$23,949 (2011)Reference

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Differential lock

standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Variants

L4240DT

8-speedReference

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L4240GST

12-speedReference

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L4240HST

hydroReference

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L4240HSTC

hydro cabReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

32.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

31.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

31.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

32.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2300Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

43.2 LReference

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Coolant capacity

7.5 LReference

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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

3.4x3.6 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Fuel system

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common rail direct injectionReference

Torque

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177.0 NmReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

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Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission Type

HSTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

27.2 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

26.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

43.1 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

43.1 LReference

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Valves

2 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

37.1 lpmReference

37.2 lpmReference

Total flow

55.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

18.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1750 kgReference

1749 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1251 kgReference

1250 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

540@2299Reference

Mid PTO

semi-independent (optional)Reference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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27.0 kWReference

Rear valves

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3Reference

Capacities

Fuel

50.0 LReference

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Front axle

9.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

50 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

8.7 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

204 cmReference

Weight

1814 kgReference

4266 to 4663 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Lawn/turf front

12R13.5Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

610R470Reference

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Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

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Length

308 cmReference

328 cmReference

Width

168 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

239 cmReference

247 cmReference

Ground clearance

37 cmReference

36 cmReference

Front tread

130 cmReference

115 cmReference

Rear tread

128 to 152 cmReference

Height (cab)

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233 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1935 kgReference

Cab Weight

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2115 kgReference

Kubota L4240 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55 (cab)Reference

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Battery CCA

582Reference

680Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

582 CCAReference

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Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Kubota BH92A BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

278 cmReference

265 cmReference

Reach from pivot

382 cmReference

381 cmReference

Loading height

214 cmReference

224 cmReference

Bucket force

2062 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1223 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Power

Max Power

44 hpReference

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Rated Power

42 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

36.5 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,550 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

14.7 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

2 to 3 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.9 gpm (9.8 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,750.9 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

239.8 cmReference

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Overall Length

308.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

168.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

10,162.5 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-24Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

50.6 to 60.2 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

8.3-16Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

130 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Kubota L4470 attachments

Kubota BH92A Backhoe

Transport height

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260 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.