Compare/Kubota L4802N vs Kubota M4970

Kubota L4802N vs Kubota M4970

Verdict: Kubota L4802N vs Kubota M4970

The Kubota L4802N 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 L4802N is the lighter machine (1,525 kg vs 2,439 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 51.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L4802N is the newer design (2022 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

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

Fuel tank

51.1 LReference

70.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

36.1 kWReference

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Engine (net)

34.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

85 x 82 mmReference

Power (net)

34.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

36.1 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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

Oil capacity

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14.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

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8.2 LReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

30.2 kWReference

35.4 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

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Pump flow

29.5 lpmReference

35.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

17.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

JISII/IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1301 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1052 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

hydraulicReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2640Reference

1000@2530Reference

Rear lift

—

1900 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

184 cmReference

211 cmReference

Weight

1525 kgReference

2439 kgReference

Front tire

7.2-16Reference

8.3-22Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

12.4-32Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.2-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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

Lawn/turf front

27x10.5-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

44x18-20Reference

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Length

298 cmReference

364 cmReference

Width

133 cmReference

175 cmReference

Height

119 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

240 cmReference

242 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

155 cmReference

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Ground clearance

29 cmReference

36 cmReference

Front tread

105 cmReference

121 to 139 cmReference

Rear tread

104 cmReference

121 to 192 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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227 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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

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.