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Kubota M4500 vs Kubota M4500-OC
Verdict: Kubota M4500 vs Kubota M4500-OC
The Kubota M4500 and the Kubota M4500-OC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. Kubota M4500-OC is the newer design (1985 vs 1978). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
56 hp
56 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
power assistReference
power assistReference
Variants
M4500DT
4WDReference
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M4500-OC
orchard tractorReference
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M4500
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utility tractorReference
Engine
Fuel tank
54.1 LReference
54.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
41.4 kWReference
41.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
30.6 kWReference
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Displacement
2.6 LReference
2.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
82 x 82 mmReference
82 x 82 mmReference
Power (gross)
41.4 kWReference
41.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
single paper elementReference
single paper elementReference
Compression
21:1Reference
21:1Reference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
37.1 kWReference
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Max power
30.6 kWReference
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Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
36.5 kWReference
37.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
37.1 kWReference
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Type
partially synchronizedReference
open centerReference
Pressure
171.3 barReference
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Valves
1Reference
1Reference
Pump flow
27.6 lpmReference
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Rear Type
II/IReference
IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear lift (at ends)
1496 kgReference
1496 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/groundReference
Engine RPM
540@2193Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
33.2 kWReference
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Total flow
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27.6 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
198 cmReference
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Weight
4220 to 5165 poundsReference
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Front tire
6.00-16Reference
9.00-10Reference
Rear tire
14.9-28Reference
18.4-16.1Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
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Ag rear
14.9-28Reference
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Length
336 cmReference
336 cmReference
Width
167 cmReference
178 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
227 cmReference
142 cmReference
Ground clearance
42 cmReference
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Front tread
128 to 198 cmReference
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Rear tread
130 to 189 cmReference
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2WD Shipping
1914 kgReference
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4WD Shipping
2154 kgReference
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4WD Operating
2342 kgReference
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Ballasted
3538 kgReference
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Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 9.00-10. Rear: 18.4-16.1Reference
Clearance (front axle)
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23 cmReference
Kubota M4500 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
12.5 l/hourReference
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Max pull
2690 kgReference
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Speeds
Kubota M4500-OC 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.