Compare/Kubota L4802 vs Kubota M4050

Kubota L4802 vs Kubota M4050

Verdict: Kubota L4802 vs Kubota M4050

The Kubota L4802 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 L4802 is the lighter machine (3,296 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 51.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L4802 is the newer design (2022 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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Rated power

48 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Original price

$24,925 (2026)Reference

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Steering

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power assistReference

Variants

L4802N

narrow profileReference

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M4050DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

51.1 LReference

54.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

36.1 kWReference

35.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

34.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Power (net)

34.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

36.1 kWReference

35.8 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4Reference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 rpmReference

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Bore and stroke

87 x 102.4 mmReference

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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

2WD Gear

1495 kgReference

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4WD Gear

1554 kgReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

8x8 / 3 rangeReference

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reverse speed range

2.1 - 23.0 km/hReference

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forward speed range

2.2 - 24.0 km/hReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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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

hydrostaticReference

constant meshReference

Pump flow

29.5 lpmReference

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Steering flow

17.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1301 kgReference

1696 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1052 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2640 (hydro)Reference

540@2193Reference

PTO (claimed)

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31.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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34.1 kWReference

Valves

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1Reference

Total flow

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35.0 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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31.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

184 cmReference

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Weight

3296 to 3549 poundsReference

4080 to 4600 poundsReference

Front tire

7.5L-15Reference

6.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

13.6-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

2WD Lawn/turf front

27x8.50-15Reference

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4WD Lawn/turf front

27x10.5-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

44x18-20Reference

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4WD Industrial front

10.0-16.5Reference

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4WD Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

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2WD Length

311 cmReference

336 cmReference

4WD Length

305 cmReference

344 cmReference

Width

157 cmReference

184 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

232 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

128 to 157 cmReference

142 to 203 cmReference

4WD Front tread

115 cmReference

147 cmReference

Rear tread

118 to 154 cmReference

129 to 203 cmReference

4WD Hydro

1609 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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198 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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203 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

Kubota L4802 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

45Reference

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Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery CCA

600Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery size

12V, RC: 120 min, CCA: 6,000 AReference

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Alternator size

12V, 45AReference

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Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

254 cmReference

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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 Rotation

180°Reference

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Capacities

Capacity

2,434 ccReference

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Power

Max Power

48.4 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

40.5 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

yesReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 rpmReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

2,475 rpmReference

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General

Cruise control

trueReference

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Rear tread spacing

1,545 mmReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Mechanical, wet disc typeReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

47.3 l/minReference

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Hydraulics Type

Position controlReference

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Maximum operating pressure

180 kgf/cm2Reference

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Steering & Implements flow

17.9 lpm (29.4 lpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

SAE Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,301.8 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

2,330 mmReference

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Overall Length

3,120 mmReference

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Overall Width

1,580 mmReference

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Turning radius

8.9 feet (with Brakes)Reference

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Overall weight

1,609.8 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Front Wheel Type

AG Standard 7.5 - 15 / AG Standard 8.5 - 15Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

1,580 mmReference

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Operator station

Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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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.