Compare/Kubota L5460 vs Kubota M4500

Kubota L5460 vs Kubota M4500

Verdict: Kubota L5460 vs Kubota M4500

The Kubota L5460 and the Kubota M4500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. Kubota L5460 is the lighter machine (3,990 kg vs 4,220 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M4500 holds more fuel (54.1 L vs 51.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L5460 is the newer design (2013 vs 1978). 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

Kubota

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Best match

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Best match

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Rated power

56 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

power assistReference

Variants

L5460HST

ROPSReference

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L5460HSTC

cabReference

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M4500DT

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4WDReference

M4500-OC

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orchard tractorReference

Engine

Fuel tank

51.1 LReference

54.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

41.8 kWReference

41.4 kWReference

Engine (net)

40.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 102 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

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Power (net)

40.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

41.8 kWReference

41.4 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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30.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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single paper elementReference

Compression

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21:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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37.1 kWReference

Max power

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30.6 kWReference

Transmission

HST Plus Hydrostatic transmission with three ranges plus Hydro Dual Speed Hi-Lo. The Dual Speed allows rapid switching between two speeds in range, either automatically or with a lever on the steering column.Reference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

partially synchronizedReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

3 RangesReference

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forward speed range

3.4 - 16.2 km/hReference

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reverse speed range

3.1 - 14.5 km/hReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

Dry type single stageReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

34.7 kWReference

36.5 kWReference

Pump flow

35.6 lpmReference

27.6 lpmReference

Total flow

53.4 lpmReference

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Steering flow

17.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position control, draft control optionalReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1349 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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PTO (tested)

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37.1 kWReference

Pressure

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171.3 barReference

Valves

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1Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1496 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2193Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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33.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

198 cmReference

Weight

3990 to 4365 poundsReference

4220 to 5165 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-26Reference

14.9-28Reference

Ag front

9.5-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

14.9-26Reference

14.9-28Reference

Length

321 cmReference

336 cmReference

Width

170 cmReference

167 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

248 cmReference

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Height (cab)

234 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1809 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1979 kgReference

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Ground clearance

39 cmReference

42 cmReference

Front tread

134 cmReference

128 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread

132/143 cmReference

130 to 189 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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227 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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1914 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2154 kgReference

4WD Operating

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2342 kgReference

Ballasted

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3538 kgReference

Kubota L5460 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

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Cab Charging amps

60Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery size

12 VReference

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Alternator size

12 VReference

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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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Bucket width

91 cmReference

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Digging depth

278 cmReference

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Loading height

214 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

2062 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1223 kgReference

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Capacities

Capacity

2,434 ccReference

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Power

Max Power

56 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

46.5 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

TRUEReference

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Rear PTO Control

IndependentReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 rpmReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,000 rpmReference

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General

Cruise control

trueReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rear tread spacing

1,430 mmReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet disc typeReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

53.5 l/minReference

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Hydraulics Type

3-point: Category I and IIReference

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Steering & Implements flow

17.9 lpm (35.6 lpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category I & IIReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

1,980 mmReference

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Overall Length

3,210 mmReference

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Overall Width

1,710 mmReference

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Turning radius

8.9 feet (with Brakes)Reference

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Overall weight

1,979.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-26Reference

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Front Wheel Type

9.5-16Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

1,340 mmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

OptionalReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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Kubota M4500 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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12.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2690 kgReference

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.