Compare/Kubota L4330 vs Kubota M4030

Kubota L4330 vs Kubota M4030

Verdict: Kubota L4330 vs Kubota M4030

The Kubota L4330 and the Kubota M4030 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M4030 leads on rated power with 44 hp against 43 hp. Kubota L4330 is the lighter machine (3,440 kg vs 4,078 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L4330 is the newer design (2003 vs 1986). In short: choose the Kubota M4030 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota L4330 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

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Rated power

43 hp

44 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Synchronized transmission with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Drawbar performanceReference

Differential lock

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standardReference

Variants

L4330DT

4WD 8 speedReference

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L4330GST

4WD 12 speedReference

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L4330HST

hydroReference

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L4330HSTC

hydro cabReference

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M4030DT

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4WDReference

M4030F

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standardReference

M4030L

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low profileReference

M4030SU

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special utilityReference

Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

32.2 kWReference

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Engine (net)

30.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Power (net)

30.6 kWReference

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Power (gross)

32.2 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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35.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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27.2 kWReference

Power

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35.8 kWReference

Compression

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19:1Reference

Oil capacity

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56.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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8.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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32.8 kWReference

Max power

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27.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

Glide ShiftReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

25.7 kWReference

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Type

power shiftReference

open centerReference

Valves

3Reference

1Reference

Pump flow

35.6 lpmReference

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Total flow

53.4 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

17.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position control with optional draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1251 kgReference

1500 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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32.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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32.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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56.4 LReference

Capacity

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56.4 LReference

Pressure

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181.3 barReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1799 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2194Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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32.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

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Weight

1750 kgReference

4078 to 4806 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

13.6-28 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-24 (4WD Low Profile)Reference

Length

308 cmReference

347 cmReference

Width

168 cmReference

184 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

231 cmReference

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Height (cab)

220 cmReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

130 cmReference

139 to 199 cmReference

Rear tread

128/143/152 cmReference

150 to 189 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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200 cmReference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.00-10. Rear: 18.4-16 (2WD Low Profile)Reference

2WD

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1849 kgReference

4WD

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2180 kgReference

Ballasted

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3345 kgReference

Kubota L4330 attachments

L4330 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number decal on the left side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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ROPS Charging amps

40Reference

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Cab Charging amps

60Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Kubota BL4690B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH90 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

251 cmReference

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Digging depth

276 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

372 cmReference

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Loading height

242 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1755 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1176 kgReference

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Kubota BH90 Backhoe

Capacities

Fuel

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64.0 LReference

Kubota M4030 attachments

Kubota M4030 Height

Hood

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134 cmReference

Exhaust

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224 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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9.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2573 kgReference

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.