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Kubota L4850 vs Kubota M1-55

Verdict: Kubota L4850 vs Kubota M1-55

The Kubota L4850 and the Kubota M1-55 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 53 hp. Kubota L4850 is the lighter machine (1,850 kg vs 2,449 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L4850 is the newer design (1991 vs 1988). 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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Rated power

53 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 14.9-28 R1 rear tires.Reference

Six gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

39.5 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

3.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 91 mmReference

105 x 125 mmReference

Power (gross)

39.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.4 kWReference

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Oil capacity

43.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

8.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

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79.9 LReference

Engine

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41.0 kWReference

Power

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41.0 kWReference

Torque

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206.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

18 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

39.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

43.1 LReference

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Type

hydraulic shuttleReference

creeperReference

Capacity

43.1 LReference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

JIS2Reference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1496 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1451 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/750 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

750@2391Reference

1000@2381Reference

Rear lift

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1999 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.2 LReference

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Front hubs

2.7 LReference

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Front diff.

6.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

201 cmReference

Weight

1850 kgReference

2449 kgReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

8.2-22Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

12.4-32Reference

Ag front

8.3-20Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

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Length

340 cmReference

357 cmReference

Width

170 cmReference

176 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

156 cmReference

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Max Drawbar

997 kgReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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Front tread

137 cmReference

135 to 139 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 182 cmReference

121 to 192 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.2-22. Rear: 12.4-32Reference

Height

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247 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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36 cmReference

Kubota L4850 attachments

L4850 Serial Numbers

Location:

Left side of transmission housing, on operator platform.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

160Reference

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Attachment overview

Kubota L4540A Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota L5412 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

279 cmReference

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Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

335 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

419 cmReference

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Loading height

274 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

3007 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1592 kgReference

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Kubota L5412 Backhoe

Speeds

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.