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Ventrac 4231 vs Ventrac 4520K
Verdict: Ventrac 4231 vs Ventrac 4520K
The Ventrac 4231 and the Ventrac 4520K are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 31 hp. Ventrac 4520K is the lighter machine (607 kg vs 833 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ventrac 4231 holds more fuel (27.4 L vs 22.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Ventrac 4520K is the newer design (2021 vs 2003). 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
Ventrac
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ventrac
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
31 hp
31 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
VentracReference
Ventrac (a part of Toro)Reference
liquid-cooledReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Variants
KT4227
Kawasaki gas engineReference
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KT4231
Briggs gas engineReference
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KT4226D
Briggs diesel engineReference
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KT4231TD
Briggs turbodiesel engineReference
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4520K
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Vanguard engineReference
4520P
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Kawasaki engineReference
4520Y
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Kubota diesel engineReference
4520Z
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Kubota gas engineReference
Engine
Fuel tank
27.4 LReference
22.7 LReference
Engine
23.1 kWReference
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Displacement
1.0 LReference
0.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
72 x 78 mmReference
86 x 78 mmReference
Power
23.1 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
gasolineReference
GasolineReference
No of Cylinders
3 cylinderReference
2Reference
Rated engine speed
3,600 RPMReference
3,600 rpmReference
Bore and stroke
2.835x3.071 inchesReference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
Air CooledReference
Engine (gross)
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23.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
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23.1 kWReference
Compression
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8.2:1Reference
Engine torque at rated speed
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14.3 mReference
Transmission
Transmission
Sauer Danfoss 15Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Transmission Type
HSTReference
HSTReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
AWDReference
forward and reverse options
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10 x 8 mphReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electrio-magneticReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
114 cmReference
Weight
833 kgReference
607 kgReference
Ag front
21x11-8Reference
21x11-8Reference
Ag rear
21x11-8Reference
21x11-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
22x11-10Reference
22x11-10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x11-10Reference
22x11-10Reference
Length
200 cmReference
233 cmReference
Width
121 cmReference
123 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
170 cmReference
172 cmReference
Shipping weight
833 kgReference
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Front tire
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22x12-8Reference
Rear tire
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22x12-8Reference
Industrial front
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22x12-8Reference
Industrial rear
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22x12-8Reference
Height (Folded ROPS)
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137 cmReference
Ground clearance
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12 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
40Reference
50Reference
Battery CCA
450Reference
475Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Total cold cranking amps
450 ampsReference
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Alternator size
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50 ampReference
Battery options
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475 CCA (Group 51R)Reference
General
Make & Model
VentracReference
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Country of manufacturer
USAReference
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Type of headlight bulb
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(4) LED 1,000 LumenReference
Capacities
Capacity
58.2 ciReference
896 ccReference
Power
Max Power
31 hpReference
31 hpReference
PTO
Front PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Hydraulics
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IReference
Category 1Reference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over ROPS
170.2 cmReference
172.7 cmReference
Overall Length
200.7 cmReference
207 cmReference
Overall Width
121.9 cmReference
123.2 cmReference
Overall weight
833.2 kgReference
628.2 kgReference
Turning radius
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99.1 cmReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
OptionalReference
Seat Suspension
TRUEReference
trueReference
Steering & brakes
Steering type
articulated powerReference
Power SteeringReference
4520K Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate on the left side of the front unit, below the steering column.Reference
Wheels & tyres
Front Wheel Type
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22x12-8Reference
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.