Compare/Kubota M4030 vs Kubota M4800SU

Kubota M4030 vs Kubota M4800SU

Verdict: Kubota M4030 vs Kubota M4800SU

The Kubota M4030 and the Kubota M4800SU 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 M4800SU is the lighter machine (3,747 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 M4800SU is the newer design (2004 vs 1986). In short: choose the Kubota M4030 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M4800SU 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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Kubota

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Best match

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Rated power

44 hp

43 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Drawbar performanceReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

standardReference

mechanical rearReference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Variants

M4030DT

4WDReference

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M4030F

standardReference

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M4030L

low profileReference

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M4030SU

special utilityReference

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Engine

35.8 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

27.2 kWReference

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Displacement

2.6 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 82 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power

35.8 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dry dual elementReference

Compression

19:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

56.5 LReference

7.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

8.2 LReference

7.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

32.8 kWReference

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Max power

27.2 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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54.9 LReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

32.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

56.4 LReference

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Type

open centerReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

56.4 LReference

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Pressure

181.3 barReference

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Valves

1Reference

2Reference

Total flow

41.6 lpmReference

64.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1799 kgReference

1905 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1500 kgReference

1501 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2194Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

32.9 kWReference

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Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Clutch

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275mm dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

64.0 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

199 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

200 cmReference

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Weight

4078 to 4806 poundsReference

3747 to 3858 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28 (2WD)Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Optional tires (ag)

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

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Length

347 cmReference

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Width

184 cmReference

170 cmReference

Ground clearance

35 cmReference

45 cmReference

Front tread

139 to 199 cmReference

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Rear tread

150 to 189 cmReference

131 to 171 cmReference

2WD

1849 kgReference

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4WD

2180 kgReference

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Ballasted

3345 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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199 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

2WD Front tread

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141 to 151 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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133 to 143 cmReference

Kubota M4030 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota M4030 Height

Hood

134 cmReference

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Exhaust

224 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

9.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2573 kgReference

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Kubota M4800SU attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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582Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.