Compare/Kubota L4310 vs Kubota L4600

Kubota L4310 vs Kubota L4600

Verdict: Kubota L4310 vs Kubota L4600

The Kubota L4310 and the Kubota L4600 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L4600 leads on rated power with 46 hp against 45 hp. Kubota L4310 is the lighter machine (2,875 kg vs 3,109 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L4600 holds more fuel (48.1 L vs 34.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L4600 is the newer design (2011 vs 1998). In short: choose the Kubota L4600 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota L4310 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

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

45 hp

46 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Optional creeper range available for the FST or GST transmission.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WDReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Differential lock

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rear standardReference

Variants

L4310F

2WDReference

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L4310DT

4WD gearReference

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L4310GST

4WD Glide-ShiftReference

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L4310HST

hydroReference

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L4310HSTC

hydro cabReference

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L4600F

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2WD GearReference

L4600DT

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4WD GearReference

L4600HST

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4WD HydroReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

33.8 kWReference

34.5 kWReference

Engine (net)

32.1 kWReference

32.7 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

86 x 91 mmReference

Power (net)

32.1 kWReference

32.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

33.8 kWReference

34.5 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

7.5 LReference

6.5 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.425x3.638 inchesReference

3.4x3.6 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Emissions

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Intertim Tier 4Reference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Oil capacity

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40.1 LReference

Emissions compliance

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Intertim Tier 4Reference

Transmission

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

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Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

Sync ShuttleReference

2WD gear

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1410 kgReference

4WD gear

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1445 kgReference

Wheel Drive

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2 WD | 4 WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

28.0 kWReference

28.6 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

27.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

39.0 LReference

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Type

creeperReference

synchronized shuttleReference

Capacity

39.0 LReference

134.1 ciReference

Pump flow

29.5 lpmReference

31.8 lpmReference

Steering flow

15.5 lpmReference

19.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

1Reference

Control

position control and optional draft controlReference

position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1047 kgReference

1052 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Valves

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0 to 3Reference

Total flow

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51.1 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1301 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2475Reference

Capacities

Fuel

34.8 LReference

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Fuel tank

34.8 LReference

48.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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8 qtsReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

181 cmReference

184 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

180 cmReference

184 cmReference

Weight

2875 to 3520 poundsReference

3109 to 3197 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.30-16. Rear: 14.9-24 (4WD)Reference

Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 14.9-24 (4WD)Reference

2WD Length

302 cmReference

311 cmReference

4WD Length

298 cmReference

299 cmReference

Width

158 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

215 cmReference

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Height (cab)

220 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

Front tread

115 cmReference

Rear tread

118/119/130/145/154 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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305R343LSW (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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44x18-20Reference

Industrial front

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10.0-16.5 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24 (4WD)Reference

Height

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232 cmReference

4WD hydro

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1450 kgReference

Kubota L4310 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55 (cab)Reference

40Reference

Battery CCA

582Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

582 CCAReference

Charging volts

—

12Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4690 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BL4690 BackhoeReference

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Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

229 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

295 cmReference

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Loading height

191 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1338 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

789 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

Two-post foldable ROPS.Reference

Country of manufacturer

Compact Utility tractorReference

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Cruise control

—

AvailableReference

SCV control

—

JoystickReference

Power

Rated Power

43 hpReference

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Max Power

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46.3 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,475 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

Hydrostatic PowerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

open center gear pumpReference

Steering & Implements flow

4.1 gpm (7.8 gpm)Reference

5.1 gpm (8.4 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1Reference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position control and optional draft controlReference

position controlReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

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13.5 gpmReference

Remote Valves

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0 to 3 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,301.8 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

181.1 cmReference

184.9 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

215.4 cmReference

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Overall Height

215.4 cmReference

232.9 cmReference

Height Over Cab

220.5 cmReference

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Overall Length

302 cmReference

311.9 cmReference

Overall Width

158.5 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,445.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-24 (2WD) | 14.9-24 (4WD)Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

46.5/47.2/51.2/57.1/60.8 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

6.00-16. (2WD) | 8.30-16. (4WD)Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

115.6 cmReference

50.4/54.3/58.3/62.2 inches(2WD) | 45.5 inches (4WD)Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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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.