Compare/Kubota M4970 vs Kubota MX4700

Kubota M4970 vs Kubota MX4700

Verdict: Kubota M4970 vs Kubota MX4700

The Kubota M4970 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 M4970 is the lighter machine (2,439 kg vs 3,362 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 48.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MX4700 is the newer design (2009 vs 1986). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

liquid-cooledReference

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

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Differential lock

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rear standardReference

Steering

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

70.0 LReference

48.1 LReference

Engine

36.9 kWReference

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Displacement

2.8 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 82 mmReference

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Power

36.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Torque

174.9 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

14.7 LReference

43.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

8.2 LReference

7.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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35.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

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34.3 kWReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

—

EGRReference

Power (net)

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34.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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35.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

dual dry elementReference

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

16 forward and 4 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)

35.4 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Pump flow

35.0 lpmReference

36.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

JISII/IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift

1900 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2530Reference

540@2700Reference

Hydraulic system

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43.9 LReference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Capacity

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43.9 LReference

Valves

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0 to 3Reference

Total flow

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54.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

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18.5 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1301 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1047 kgReference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

211 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

2439 kgReference

3362 to 3770 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-22Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

12.4-32Reference

14.9-26 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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

Length

364 cmReference

311 cmReference

Width

175 cmReference

177 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

242 cmReference

243 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

227 cmReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

38 cmReference

Front tread

121 to 139 cmReference

133 to 132 cmReference

Rear tread

121 to 192 cmReference

137 to 149 cmReference

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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

—

582Reference

Total cold cranking amps

—

582 CCAReference

Variants

MX4700F

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2WD gearReference

MX4700DT

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4WD gearReference

MX4700HST

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4WD hydroReference

Capacities

Fuel

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48.1 LReference

Front axle

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9.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

—

8.5 qtsReference

Kubota MX4700 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Speeds

Power

Max Power

—

48.2 hpReference

Rated Power

—

46 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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39.5 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

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

—

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.