Compare/Kubota M1-46 vs Kubota M4030

Kubota M1-46 vs Kubota M4030

Verdict: Kubota M1-46 vs Kubota M4030

The Kubota M1-46 and the Kubota M4030 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M4030 leads on rated power with 44 hp against 43 hp. Kubota M1-46 is the lighter machine (2,249 kg vs 4,078 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M1-46 is the newer design (1988 vs 1986). In short: choose the Kubota M4030 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M1-46 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

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Best match

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Kubota

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Best match

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Rated power

43 hp

44 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Six gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference

Drawbar performanceReference

Differential lock

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standardReference

Engine

Fuel tank

60.2 LReference

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Engine

34.3 kWReference

35.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 82 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Power

34.3 kWReference

35.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Torque

159.9 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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27.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Compression

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19:1Reference

Oil capacity

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56.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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8.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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32.8 kWReference

Max power

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27.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

18 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Type

creeperReference

open centerReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.8 kWReference

32.1 kWReference

Rear Type

JIS2Reference

II/IReference

Rear lift

1999 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2520Reference

540@2194Reference

PTO (tested)

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32.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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56.4 LReference

Capacity

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56.4 LReference

Pressure

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181.3 barReference

Valves

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1Reference

Total flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1799 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1500 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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32.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

197 cmReference

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Weight

2249 kgReference

4078 to 4806 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

20:12.4-28Reference

13.6-28 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3. Rear: 20Reference

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-24 (4WD Low Profile)Reference

Length

357 cmReference

347 cmReference

Width

176 cmReference

184 cmReference

Height

242 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

34 cmReference

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Front tread

135 to 139 cmReference

139 to 199 cmReference

Rear tread

121 to 192 cmReference

150 to 189 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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200 cmReference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.00-10. Rear: 18.4-16 (2WD Low Profile)Reference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

2WD

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1849 kgReference

4WD

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2180 kgReference

Ballasted

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3345 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Variants

M4030DT

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4WDReference

M4030F

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standardReference

M4030L

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low profileReference

M4030SU

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special utilityReference

Capacities

Fuel

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64.0 LReference

Kubota M4030 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota M4030 Height

Hood

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134 cmReference

Exhaust

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224 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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9.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2573 kgReference

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.