Compare/Kubota L4470 vs Kubota M4030

Kubota L4470 vs Kubota M4030

Verdict: Kubota L4470 vs Kubota M4030

The Kubota L4470 and the Kubota M4030 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 44 hp. Kubota M4030 is the lighter machine (4,078 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 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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Best match

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Best match

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Rated power

44 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Differential lock

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standardReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

32.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Power (gross)

32.8 kWReference

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Fuel system

common rail direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2600Reference

Torque

177.0 NmReference

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Starter

electricReference

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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

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

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

Type

hydrostaticReference

open centerReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

27.0 kWReference

32.1 kWReference

Rear valves

3Reference

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Pump flow

37.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1749 kgReference

1799 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1250 kgReference

1500 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2299Reference

540@2194Reference

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

Valves

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1Reference

Total flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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32.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

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Weight

4266 to 4663 poundsReference

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

328 cmReference

347 cmReference

Width

168 cmReference

184 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

247 cmReference

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Height (cab)

233 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1935 kgReference

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Cab Weight

2115 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

115 cmReference

139 to 199 cmReference

Rear tread

128 to 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 L4470 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery CCA

680Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Kubota BH92A Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92A BackhoeReference

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Transport height

260 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

265 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

381 cmReference

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Loading height

224 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Variants

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

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.