Compare/Kubota L4600 vs Kubota L4630

Kubota L4600 vs Kubota L4630

Verdict: Kubota L4600 vs Kubota L4630

The Kubota L4600 and the Kubota L4630 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L4630 leads on rated power with 47 hp against 46 hp. Kubota L4600 is the lighter machine (3,109 kg vs 3,440 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 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L4600 is the newer design (2011 vs 2003). In short: choose the Kubota L4630 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota L4600 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

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Best match

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Rated power

46 hp

47 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Synchronized transmission with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

L4600F

2WD GearReference

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L4600DT

4WD GearReference

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L4600HST

4WD HydroReference

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L4630DT

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4WD 8 speedReference

L4630GST

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4WD 12 speedReference

L4630HST

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hydroReference

L4630GSTC

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cabReference

Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

40.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

34.5 kWReference

35.2 kWReference

Engine (net)

32.7 kWReference

33.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Emissions

Intertim Tier 4Reference

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Power (net)

32.7 kWReference

33.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

34.5 kWReference

35.2 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

40.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

6.5 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Intertim Tier 4Reference

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Bore and stroke

3.4x3.6 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Transmission

2WD gear

1410 kgReference

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4WD gear

1445 kgReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

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Wheel Drive

2 WD | 4 WDReference

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Transmission

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Glide Shift CreeperReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydro PTO (claimed)

27.4 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Gear PTO (claimed)

28.6 kWReference

29.5 kWReference

Type

synchronized shuttleReference

power shiftReference

Valves

0 to 3Reference

3Reference

Pump flow

31.8 lpmReference

37.1 lpmReference

Total flow

51.1 lpmReference

55.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

19.3 lpmReference

18.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

1Reference

IReference

Control

position controlReference

position control with optional draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1301 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1052 kgReference

1251 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2475Reference

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Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

184 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

184 cmReference

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Weight

3109 to 3197 poundsReference

1730 kgReference

Front tire

7.5L-15Reference

8.3-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24 (2WD)Reference

14.9-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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

Lawn/turf front

305R343LSW (4WD)Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

44x18-20Reference

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Industrial front

10.0-16.5 (4WD)Reference

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Industrial rear

17.5L-24 (4WD)Reference

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2WD Length

311 cmReference

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4WD Length

299 cmReference

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Width

158 cmReference

168 cmReference

Height

232 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

37 cmReference

Front tread

115 cmReference

130 cmReference

Rear tread

118/119/130/145/154 cmReference

128/143/0 cmReference

4WD hydro

1450 kgReference

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Length

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308 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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231 cmReference

Height (cab)

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220 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

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Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery CCA

582Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

582 CCAReference

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ROPS Charging amps

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40Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPS.Reference

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Capacities

Capacity

134.1 ciReference

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Crankcase oil volume

8 qtsReference

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Power

Max Power

46.3 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,475 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic PowerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

13.5 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open center gear pumpReference

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Remote Valves

0 to 3 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

5.1 gpm (8.4 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1Reference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,301.8 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

184.9 cmReference

189 cmReference

Overall Height

232.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

311.9 cmReference

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Overall Width

158.5 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,445.1 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

46.5/47.2/51.2/57.1/60.8 inchesReference

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Front Wheel tread range

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

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Kubota L4630 attachments

L4630 Serial Numbers

Location:

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

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4690B Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH90 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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251 cmReference

Digging depth

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276 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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372 cmReference

Loading height

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242 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1755 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1176 kgReference

Kubota BH90 Backhoe

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.