Compare/Kubota L4850 vs Kubota M4900

Kubota L4850 vs Kubota M4900

Verdict: Kubota L4850 vs Kubota M4900

The Kubota L4850 and the Kubota M4900 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M4900 leads on rated power with 54 hp against 53 hp. Kubota L4850 is the lighter machine (1,850 kg vs 3,748 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M4900 is the newer design (2001 vs 1991). In short: choose the Kubota M4900 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota L4850 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

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Rated power

53 hp

54 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 14.9-28 R1 rear tires.Reference

Four synchronized gears in two range with synchronized shuttle.Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

39.5 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 91 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power (gross)

39.5 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.4 kWReference

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Oil capacity

43.1 LReference

40.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

8.0 LReference

6.2 LReference

ROPS Fuel tank

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65.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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95.0 LReference

Engine (net)

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36.9 kWReference

Power (net)

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36.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementsReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Transmission

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creeperReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

43.1 LReference

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Type

hydraulic shuttleReference

synchronized shuttleReference

Capacity

43.1 LReference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1496 kgReference

1905 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1451 kgReference

1501 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540/750 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

750@2391Reference

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Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Total flow

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64.7 lpmReference

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

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Weight

1850 kgReference

3748 to 4497 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

8.3-24Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

14.9-28Reference

Ag front

8.3-20Reference

8.3-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

14.9-28Reference

Length

340 cmReference

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Width

170 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

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Rear tread

132 to 182 cmReference

131 to 171 cmReference

ROPS Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

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207 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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29x12.5-15 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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21.5L-16.1R3Reference

Industrial front

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12.5/80-18 R4Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-24 R4Reference

2WD ROPS Length

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349 cmReference

4WD ROPS Length

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340 cmReference

2WD Cab Length

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357 cmReference

4WD Cab Length

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347 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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234 cmReference

Height (cab)

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248 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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42 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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141 to 182 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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132 to 143 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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1700 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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1799 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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1940 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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2039 kgReference

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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Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Battery CCA

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700Reference

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

Kubota M4900 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.