Compare/Kubota M4050 vs Kubota MX4700

Kubota M4050 vs Kubota MX4700

Verdict: Kubota M4050 vs Kubota MX4700

The Kubota M4050 and the Kubota MX4700 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 48 hp. Kubota MX4700 is the lighter machine (3,362 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 M4050 holds more fuel (54.1 L vs 48.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MX4700 is the newer design (2009 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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Rated power

48 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Hydrostatic transmission with three ranges and treadle foot pedal. Cruise control standard.Reference

Steering

power assistReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Differential lock

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rear standardReference

Variants

M4050DT

4WDReference

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MX4700F

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2WD gearReference

MX4700DT

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4WD gearReference

MX4700HST

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4WD hydroReference

Engine

Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

48.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

35.8 kWReference

35.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

27.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.6 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 82 mmReference

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Power (gross)

35.8 kWReference

35.9 kWReference

Compression

21:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

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 (net)

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34.3 kWReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

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EGRReference

Power (net)

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34.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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43.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

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7.0 LReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,700 rpmReference

Emissions compliance

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Interim Tier IV || EGRReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Transmission

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Synchro ShuttleReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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Synchro Shuttle; 8 F& 8 R | infinite (3-range) F&RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

34.1 kWReference

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Type

constant meshReference

hydrostaticReference

Valves

1Reference

0 to 3Reference

Total flow

35.0 lpmReference

54.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1696 kgReference

1301 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2193Reference

540@2700Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

31.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

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43.9 LReference

Capacity

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43.9 LReference

Pump flow

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36.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

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18.5 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1047 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

203 cmReference

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Weight

4080 to 4600 poundsReference

3362 to 3770 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.5L-15Reference

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

177 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

137 to 149 cmReference

Wheelbase

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189 cmReference

Rear tire

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14.9-26 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26 (4WD)Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf front

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305R343Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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610R470Reference

Industrial front

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12-16.5 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24 (4WD)Reference

Length

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311 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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243 cmReference

Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

Front tread

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133 to 132 cmReference

Kubota M4050 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

11.4 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2753 kgReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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48.1 LReference

Front axle

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9.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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8.5 qtsReference

Kubota MX4700 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

Total cold cranking amps

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582 CCAReference

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Speeds

Power

Max Power

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48.2 hpReference

Rated Power

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46 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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39.5 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,700 RPMReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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14.4 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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0 to 3 valvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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4.9 gpm (9.5 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,301.8 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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243.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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324.6 cmReference

Overall Width

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177 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,710 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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149.1 cmReference

Front Wheel tread range

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50.4 to 62.2 inches (2WD) | 52.5 to 52.2 inchesReference

General

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

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.