Compare/Kubota L4740 vs Kubota MZ505

Kubota L4740 vs Kubota MZ505

Verdict: Kubota L4740 vs Kubota MZ505

The Kubota L4740 and the Kubota MZ505 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 49 hp. Kubota MZ505 is the lighter machine (2,370 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 MZ505 holds more fuel (65.1 L vs 54.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MZ505 is the newer design (2010 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

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

Eight gears (1-8) in three ranges (creeper, low, and high) with left-hand shuttle shift.Reference

Original price

$27,259 (2011)Reference

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Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic power steeringReference

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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

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Engine

35.0 kWReference

36.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 102 mmReference

98 x 120 mmReference

Power

35.0 kWReference

36.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

36.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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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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Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

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Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

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electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

43.1 LReference

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Type

power shiftReference

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Capacity

43.1 LReference

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Valves

2 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

37.1 lpmReference

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Total flow

55.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

18.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1750 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1250 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

1080@2400Reference

Mid PTO

semi-independent (optional)Reference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Control

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position and draft controlReference

Capacities

Fuel

54.1 LReference

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Front axle

9.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

65.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

8.7 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

204 cmReference

Weight

1814 kgReference

2370 kgReference

Front tire

8.3-16Reference

8-18Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

13.6-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 8-18. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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

362 cmReference

Width

168 cmReference

156 cmReference

Height

255 cmReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

38 cmReference

Front tread

130 cmReference

Rear tread

128 to 152 cmReference

121 to 161 cmReference

Height (cab)

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241 cmReference

Kubota L4740 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging amps

60 (cab)Reference

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Battery CCA

582Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Total cold cranking amps

582 CCAReference

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Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

278 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

382 cmReference

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Loading height

214 cmReference

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Bucket force

2062 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1223 kgReference

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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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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.