Compare/Kubota L4630 vs Kubota L4701

Kubota L4630 vs Kubota L4701

Verdict: Kubota L4630 vs Kubota L4701

The Kubota L4630 and the Kubota L4701 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 47 hp. Kubota L4701 is the lighter machine (3,219 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 L4701 holds more fuel (51.1 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L4701 is the newer design (2014 vs 2003). 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

47 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Synchronized transmission with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WDReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

L4630DT

4WD 8 speedReference

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L4630GST

4WD 12 speedReference

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L4630HST

hydroReference

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L4630GSTC

cabReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

51.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

35.2 kWReference

35.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

33.3 kWReference

33.4 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

33.3 kWReference

33.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

35.2 kWReference

35.3 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

common rail direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

Bore and stroke

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3.4 × 4.0 inReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Transmission

Glide Shift CreeperReference

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2WD Gear

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1460 kgReference

4WD Gear

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1495 kgReference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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8x8 / 3 rangeReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

29.5 kWReference

29.3 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

28.3 kWReference

28.2 kWReference

Type

power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Valves

3Reference

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Pump flow

37.1 lpmReference

29.5 lpmReference

Total flow

55.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

18.5 lpmReference

17.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position control with optional draft controlReference

position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1251 kgReference

1052 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Pressure

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176.5 barReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1301 kgReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

184.9 cmReference

Weight

1730 kgReference

3219 to 3307 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-16Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

308 cmReference

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Width

168 cmReference

158 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

231 cmReference

232 cmReference

Height (cab)

220 cmReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

38 cmReference

Front tread

130 cmReference

115 cmReference

Rear tread

128/143/0 cmReference

118/119/130/145/154 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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184 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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184 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.5L-15. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Lawn/turf front

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27x8.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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44x18-20Reference

Industrial front

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10-16.5 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24 (4WD)Reference

2WD Length

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311 cmReference

4WD Length

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303 cmReference

4WD Hydro

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1500 kgReference

Kubota L4630 attachments

L4630 Serial Numbers

Location:

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

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

40Reference

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Cab Charging amps

60Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Battery CCA

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600Reference

Alternator size

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12 VReference

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4690B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH90 BackhoeReference

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Transport height

251 cmReference

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Digging depth

276 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

372 cmReference

379 cmReference

Loading height

242 cmReference

230 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1755 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1176 kgReference

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Kubota BH90 Backhoe

Kubota L4701 attachments

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

2-Foot flat digging depth

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269 cmReference

Capacities

Capacity

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148.5 cu. in.Reference

Power

Max Power

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47.3 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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39.3 hpReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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2,475 RPMReference

General

Cruise control

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trueReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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47.3 l/minReference

Steering & Implements flow

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4.7 gpm (7.8 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 1Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,301.8 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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232.9 cmReference

Overall Length

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311.9 cmReference

Overall Width

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158.5 cmReference

Turning radius

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8.9 feet (with Brakes)Reference

Overall weight

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1,500 kgReference

Operator station

Seat Suspension

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AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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Hydrostatic power steeringReference

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.