Compare/Kubota M4050 vs Kubota M4970

Kubota M4050 vs Kubota M4970

Verdict: Kubota M4050 vs Kubota M4970

The Kubota M4050 and the Kubota M4970 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 48 hp. Kubota M4970 is the lighter machine (2,439 kg vs 4,080 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M4970 holds more fuel (70.0 L vs 54.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M4970 is the newer design (1986 vs 1982). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

48 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Drawbar performanceReference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

power assistReference

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Variants

M4050DT

4WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

70.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

35.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

27.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.6 LReference

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 82 mmReference

85 x 82 mmReference

Power (gross)

35.8 kWReference

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Compression

21:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

34.1 kWReference

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Max power

27.0 kWReference

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Engine

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36.9 kWReference

Power

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36.9 kWReference

Torque

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174.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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14.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

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8.2 LReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

35.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

34.1 kWReference

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Type

constant meshReference

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Valves

1Reference

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Total flow

35.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

JISII/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1696 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2193Reference

1000@2530Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

31.4 kWReference

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Pump flow

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35.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

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1900 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

203 cmReference

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Weight

4080 to 4600 poundsReference

2439 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

8.3-22Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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2WD Length

336 cmReference

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4WD Length

344 cmReference

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Width

184 cmReference

175 cmReference

2WD Height (exhaust)

227 cmReference

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4WD Height (exhaust)

224 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

1850 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

2086 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

48 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

28 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

142 to 203 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

147 cmReference

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Rear tread

129 to 203 cmReference

121 to 192 cmReference

Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

Rear tire

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12.4-32Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-22. Rear: 12.4-32Reference

Length

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364 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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242 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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227 cmReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

Front tread

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121 to 139 cmReference

Kubota M4050 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

11.4 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2753 kgReference

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Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

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.