Compare/Kubota L4610 vs Kubota M4050

Kubota L4610 vs Kubota M4050

Verdict: Kubota L4610 vs Kubota M4050

The Kubota L4610 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 L4610 is the lighter machine (3,180 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 M4050 holds more fuel (54.1 L vs 34.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L4610 is the newer design (1999 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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Fit & specs

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Best match

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Rated power

48 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Optional creeper range available for the GST transmission.Reference

Drawbar performanceReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

power assistReference

Variants

L4610GST

Glide-Shift ROPSReference

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L4610HST

Hydro ROPSReference

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L4610HSTC

Hydro CabReference

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M4050DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

34.8 LReference

54.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

35.6 kWReference

35.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

34.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Power (net)

34.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

35.6 kWReference

35.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

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Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

30.2 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

29.1 kWReference

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Type

creeperReference

constant meshReference

Pump flow

36.3 lpmReference

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Total flow

54.5 lpmReference

35.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

18.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

1Reference

II/IReference

Control

position control and optional draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1047 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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31.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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34.1 kWReference

Valves

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1Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1696 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2193Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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31.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

181 cmReference

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Weight

3180 to 3650 poundsReference

4080 to 4600 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

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Ag front

8.3-16Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-24Reference

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Length

298 cmReference

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Width

158 cmReference

184 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

215 cmReference

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Height (cab)

220 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Front tread

129 cmReference

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Rear tread

118/119/130/145/154 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 L4610 attachments

L4610 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55 (Cab)Reference

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Battery CCA

582Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Kubota BL4690 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BL4690 BackhoeReference

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Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

229 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

295 cmReference

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Loading height

191 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1338 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

789 kgReference

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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.