Compare/Kubota L4740 vs Kubota MX4800

Kubota L4740 vs Kubota MX4800

Verdict: Kubota L4740 vs Kubota MX4800

The Kubota L4740 and the Kubota MX4800 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 49 hp. Kubota MX4800 is the lighter machine (3,469 kg vs 3,751 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L4740 holds more fuel (54.1 L vs 51.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MX4800 is the newer design (2014 vs 2007). 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

49 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Controlled by treadle foot pedal, cruise control standard with left-hand lever. Three range with Hydro Dual Speed, a high/low power shift controlled by left-hand lever. Auto Hydro Dual speed allows automatic control to match load. Stall Guard maintains engine RPMs by reducing speed under load. HST Response Control adjusts acceleration rates. Auto Throttle Advance links engine RPMs to transmission, so that the throttle increases when speed is increased.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$27,259 (2011)Reference

$27,521 (2014 hydro 4WD )Reference

Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic power steeringReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Final drives

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

L4740GST

gearReference

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L4740HST

hydroReference

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L4740HSTC

hydro cabReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

36.5 kWReference

36.8 kWReference

Engine

35.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 102 mmReference

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Power

35.0 kWReference

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Power (gross)

36.5 kWReference

36.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

43.2 LReference

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Coolant capacity

8.2 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.4x4.0 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine (net)

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35.0 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier 4Reference

Power (net)

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34.5 kWReference

Fuel system

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common rail direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dry dual elementReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

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Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

29.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

43.1 LReference

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Type

power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

43.1 LReference

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Valves

2 to 3Reference

up to 3Reference

Pump flow

37.1 lpmReference

36.0 lpmReference

Total flow

55.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

18.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1750 kgReference

0 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1250 kgReference

1047 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

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Mid PTO

semi-independent (optional)Reference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Control

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draft control optionalReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

54.1 LReference

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Front axle

9.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

51.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

8.7 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

Weight

1814 kgReference

3469 to 3729 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-16Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

14.9-26 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf front

12R13.5Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

24R18Reference

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Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

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Length

314 cmReference

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Width

168 cmReference

177 cmReference

Height

255 cmReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

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Front tread

130 cmReference

132 cmReference

Rear tread

128 to 152 cmReference

137 to 149 cmReference

2WD Length

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324 cmReference

4WD Length

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320 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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243 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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40 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

Kubota L4740 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

60 (cab)Reference

45Reference

Battery CCA

582Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

582 CCAReference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

278 cmReference

Reach from pivot

382 cmReference

Loading height

214 cmReference

Bucket force

2062 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1223 kgReference

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Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Power

Max Power

49 hpReference

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Rated Power

47 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

41.5 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,550 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Differential wet disc brakesReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

14.7 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

2 to 3 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.9 gpm (9.8 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,750.9 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

255.5 cmReference

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Overall Length

314.5 cmReference

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Overall Width

168.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

10,162.5 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-24Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

50.6 to 60.2 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

8.3-16Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

130 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Kubota MX4800 attachments

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.