Compare/Kubota M1-46 vs Kubota M4800SU

Kubota M1-46 vs Kubota M4800SU

Verdict: Kubota M1-46 vs Kubota M4800SU

The Kubota M1-46 and the Kubota M4800SU are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 43 hp. Kubota M1-46 is the lighter machine (2,249 kg vs 3,747 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M1-46 holds more fuel (60.2 L vs 54.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M4800SU is the newer design (2004 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

43 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Six gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

60.2 LReference

54.9 LReference

Engine

34.3 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 82 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power

34.3 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Torque

159.9 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

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dry dual elementReference

Oil capacity

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7.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

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7.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

18 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Type

creeperReference

partially synchronizedReference

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

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2520Reference

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Valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Total flow

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64.7 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1905 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1501 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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275mm dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

197 cmReference

199 cmReference

Weight

2249 kgReference

3747 to 3858 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

20:12.4-28Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3. Rear: 20Reference

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Length

357 cmReference

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Width

176 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height

242 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

34 cmReference

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Front tread

135 to 139 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 192 cmReference

131 to 171 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

Lawn/turf front

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9.00-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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21.5L-16.1Reference

2WD Length

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349 cmReference

4WD Length

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340 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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235 cmReference

@WD Weight

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1699 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1749 kgReference

Ground clearance

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45 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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141 to 151 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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133 to 143 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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582Reference

Kubota M4800SU 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.