Compare/Kubota L4350 vs Kubota M4050

Kubota L4350 vs Kubota M4050

Verdict: Kubota L4350 vs Kubota M4050

The Kubota L4350 and the Kubota M4050 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 48 hp. Kubota L4350 is the lighter machine (1,750 kg vs 4,080 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L4350 is the newer design (1991 vs 1982). 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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Rated power

48 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 12.4-28 R1 rear tires.Reference

Drawbar performanceReference

Steering

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power assistReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

35.4 kWReference

35.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Power (gross)

35.4 kWReference

35.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.4 kWReference

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Oil capacity

43.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

7.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

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54.1 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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27.0 kWReference

Compression

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21:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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34.1 kWReference

Max power

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27.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

28.3 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

43.1 LReference

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Type

hydraulic shuttleReference

constant meshReference

Capacity

43.1 LReference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1496 kgReference

1696 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1451 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/750 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

750@2391Reference

540@2193Reference

PTO (tested)

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34.1 kWReference

Valves

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1Reference

Total flow

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35.0 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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31.4 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.2 LReference

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Front hubs

2.7 LReference

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Front diff.

5.5 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

184 cmReference

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Weight

1750 kgReference

4080 to 4600 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

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Ag front

8.3-16Reference

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Ag rear

12.4-28Reference

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Length

340 cmReference

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Width

165 cmReference

184 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

153 cmReference

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Max Drawbar

997 kgReference

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Ground clearance

29 cmReference

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Front tread

128 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 182 cmReference

129 to 203 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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198 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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203 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

2WD Length

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336 cmReference

4WD Length

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344 cmReference

2WD Height (exhaust)

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227 cmReference

4WD Height (exhaust)

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224 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

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1850 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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2086 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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48 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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28 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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142 to 203 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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147 cmReference

Kubota L4350 attachments

L4350 Serial Numbers

Location:

Left side of transmission housing, on operator platform.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery CCA

600Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

160Reference

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Attachment overview

Kubota L4540A Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota L5412 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

279 cmReference

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Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

335 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

419 cmReference

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Loading height

274 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

3007 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1592 kgReference

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Kubota L5412 Backhoe

Speeds

Variants

M4050DT

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4WDReference

Kubota M4050 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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11.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2753 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.