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Kubota L4350 vs Kubota M4970

Verdict: Kubota L4350 vs Kubota M4970

The Kubota L4350 and the Kubota M4970 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 2,439 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 1986). 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

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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

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

35.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

85 x 82 mmReference

Power (gross)

35.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.4 kWReference

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Oil capacity

43.1 LReference

14.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

7.0 LReference

8.2 LReference

Fuel tank

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70.0 LReference

Engine

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36.9 kWReference

Power

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36.9 kWReference

Torque

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174.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

28.3 kWReference

35.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

43.1 LReference

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Type

hydraulic shuttleReference

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Capacity

43.1 LReference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

35.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

JISII/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1496 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1451 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/750 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

750@2391Reference

1000@2530Reference

Rear lift

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1900 kgReference

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

211 cmReference

Weight

1750 kgReference

2439 kgReference

Front tire

8.3-16Reference

8.3-22Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

12.4-32Reference

Ag front

8.3-16Reference

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Ag rear

12.4-28Reference

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Length

340 cmReference

364 cmReference

Width

165 cmReference

175 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

153 cmReference

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Max Drawbar

997 kgReference

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Ground clearance

29 cmReference

36 cmReference

Front tread

128 cmReference

121 to 139 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 182 cmReference

121 to 192 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-22. Rear: 12.4-32Reference

Height (ROPS)

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242 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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227 cmReference

Kubota L4350 attachments

L4350 Serial Numbers

Location:

Left side of transmission housing, on operator platform.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

600Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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

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.