Compare/Kubota MX4800 vs Kubota MZ505

Kubota MX4800 vs Kubota MZ505

Verdict: Kubota MX4800 vs Kubota MZ505

The Kubota MX4800 and the Kubota MZ505 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 49 hp. Kubota MZ505 is the lighter machine (2,370 kg vs 3,469 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota MZ505 holds more fuel (65.1 L vs 51.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MX4800 is the newer design (2014 vs 2010). 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

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Rated power

49 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Eight gears (1-8) in three ranges (creeper, low, and high) with left-hand shuttle shift.Reference

Original price

$27,521 (2014 hydro 4WD )Reference

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Final drives

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

51.1 LReference

65.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

36.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

35.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

3.6 LReference

Emissions

Tier 4Reference

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Power (net)

34.5 kWReference

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Power (gross)

36.8 kWReference

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Fuel system

common rail direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dry dual elementReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Engine

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36.8 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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98 x 120 mmReference

Power

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36.8 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

24 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.1 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

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Valves

up to 3Reference

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Pump flow

36.0 lpmReference

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Steering flow

18.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

draft control optionalReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

0 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1047 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

dry discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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1080@2400Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

204 cmReference

Weight

3469 to 3729 poundsReference

2370 kgReference

Front tire

7.5L-15Reference

8-18Reference

Rear tire

14.9-26 (2WD)Reference

13.6-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 8-18. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

2WD Length

324 cmReference

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4WD Length

320 cmReference

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Width

177 cmReference

156 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

243 cmReference

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2WD Ground clearance

40 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Front tread

132 cmReference

130 cmReference

Rear tread

137 to 149 cmReference

121 to 161 cmReference

Length

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362 cmReference

Height (cab)

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241 cmReference

Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

Kubota MX4800 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

45Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

278 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

382 cmReference

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Loading height

214 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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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.