Compare/Kubota L4610 vs Kubota M4970

Kubota L4610 vs Kubota M4970

Verdict: Kubota L4610 vs Kubota M4970

The Kubota L4610 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 M4970 is the lighter machine (2,439 kg vs 3,180 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M4970 holds more fuel (70.0 L vs 34.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L4610 is the newer design (1999 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

Optional creeper range available for the GST transmission.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

L4610GST

Glide-Shift ROPSReference

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L4610HST

Hydro ROPSReference

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L4610HSTC

Hydro CabReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

34.8 LReference

70.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

35.6 kWReference

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Engine (net)

34.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

85 x 82 mmReference

Power (net)

34.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

35.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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

Oil capacity

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14.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

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8.2 LReference

Transmission

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

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Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 4 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

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Pump flow

36.3 lpmReference

35.0 lpmReference

Total flow

54.5 lpmReference

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Steering flow

18.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

1Reference

JISII/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

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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35.4 kWReference

Rear lift

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1900 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2530Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

181 cmReference

211 cmReference

Weight

3180 to 3650 poundsReference

2439 kgReference

Front tire

8.3-16Reference

8.3-22Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

12.4-32Reference

Ag front

8.3-16Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-24Reference

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Length

298 cmReference

364 cmReference

Width

158 cmReference

175 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

215 cmReference

242 cmReference

Height (cab)

220 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

36 cmReference

Front tread

129 cmReference

121 to 139 cmReference

Rear tread

118/119/130/145/154 cmReference

121 to 192 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Height (exhaust)

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227 cmReference

Kubota L4610 attachments

L4610 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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

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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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.