Compare/Kubota L5460 vs Kubota M4500-OC

Kubota L5460 vs Kubota M4500-OC

Verdict: Kubota L5460 vs Kubota M4500-OC

The Kubota L5460 and the Kubota M4500-OC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. Kubota M4500-OC holds more fuel (54.1 L vs 51.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L5460 is the newer design (2013 vs 1985). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

56 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

power assistReference

Variants

L5460HST

ROPSReference

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L5460HSTC

cabReference

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M4500

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utility 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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Air cleaner

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single paper elementReference

Compression

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21:1Reference

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

open centerReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 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

37.1 kWReference

Pump flow

35.6 lpmReference

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Total flow

53.4 lpmReference

27.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

17.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position control, draft control optionalReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1349 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/groundReference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Valves

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1Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1496 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

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Weight

3990 to 4365 poundsReference

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Front tire

9.5-16Reference

9.00-10Reference

Rear tire

14.9-26Reference

18.4-16.1Reference

Ag front

9.5-16Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-26Reference

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Length

321 cmReference

336 cmReference

Width

170 cmReference

178 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

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Front tread

134 cmReference

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Rear tread

132/143 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.00-10. Rear: 18.4-16.1Reference

Height (exhaust)

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142 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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23 cmReference

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-OC 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.