Head to head · Utility

Ford 4600 vs Kubota KL53Z

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FordModel A

Ford 4600

Utility

power
52.4 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 4600 specs
Kubota KL53Z Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota KL53Z

Utility

power
52.3 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full KL53Z specs
FordFord 4600
vs
KubotaKubota KL53Z

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 4600 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
460052.4 hp
KL53Z52.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

4600 is in the 48th percentile; KL53Z is in the 48th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4600 higher · +52 ci (+35%)
4600201 ci
KL53Z149 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4600 is in the 54th percentile; KL53Z is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ KL53Z higher · +1 (+33%)
46003
KL53Z4
Median Utility Tractor4

4600 is in the 23rd percentile; KL53Z is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 4600 higher · +1,647 lb (+39%)
46005,880 lb
KL53Z4,233 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

4600 is in the 55th percentile; KL53Z is in the 40th · 5,107 models

4600 (A)KL53Z (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 4600Kubota KL53ZDifference
ManufacturerFordKubota—
Model4600KL53Z—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 4600Kubota KL53ZDifference
ManufacturerFordKubota—
ModelNot recordedV2403—
Power Output52.4hp52.3hp▲ 4600+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,600RPM▲ KL53Z+400 RPM · +18%
Cylinders34▲ KL53Z+1 · +33%
Displacement201ci149ci▲ 4600+52 ci · +35%
Bore4.4in3.4in▲ 4600+1 in · +29%
Stroke4.4in4in▲ 4600+0.4 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecFord 4600Kubota KL53ZDifference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 4600Kubota KL53ZDifference
Length137in137inSame
Width67.3in61in▲ 4600+6.3 in · +10%
Height57.5inNot recorded—
Operating Weight5,880lb4,233lb▲ 4600+1,647 lb · +39%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 4600Kubota KL53ZDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePower assistPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 4600Kubota KL53ZDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 4600Kubota KL53ZDifference
Hitch CategoryCategory 1I—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,087lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 4600Kubota KL53ZDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePower assistPower—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc operated by two foot pedals which can be locked togetherNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFord 4600Kubota KL53ZDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 4600Kubota KL53ZDifference
Coolant2.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecFord 4600Kubota KL53ZDifference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 48th percentile (52.4 hp)B · 48th percentile (52.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 54th percentile (201 ci)B · 37th percentile (149 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 55th percentile (5,880 lb)B · 40th percentile (4,233 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 51st percentile (137 in)B · 50th percentile (137 in)
A · 4600B · KL53ZMedian Utility Tractor
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