Head to head · Utility

Kubota KL48Z vs Kubota L4701-HST

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KubotaModel A

Kubota KL48Z

Utility

power
47.3 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full KL48Z specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota L4701-HST

Utility

power
47.3 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
3
Full L4701-HST specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
KL48Z47.3 hp
L4701-HST47.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KL48Z is in the 42nd percentile; L4701-HST is in the 42nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
KL48Z149 ci
L4701-HST149 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KL48Z is in the 37th percentile; L4701-HST is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
KL48Z4
L4701-HST4
Median Utility Tractor4

KL48Z is in the 50th percentile; L4701-HST is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ KL48Z higher · +926 lb (+28%)
KL48Z4,233 lb
L4701-HST3,307 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

KL48Z is in the 40th percentile; L4701-HST is in the 27th · 5,107 models

KL48Z (A)L4701-HST (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota KL48ZKubota L4701-HSTDifference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelKL48ZL4701-HST—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota KL48ZKubota L4701-HSTDifference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelV2403V2403-CR-E4—
Power Output47.3hp47.3hpSame
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,600RPM▲ KL48Z+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement149ci149ciSame
Bore3.4in3.5in▲ L4701-HST+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4in4.1in▲ L4701-HST+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecKubota KL48ZKubota L4701-HSTDifference
TypeContinuously-variable transmission (CVT)Hydrostatic transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota KL48ZKubota L4701-HSTDifference
Length137in120in▲ KL48Z+17 in · +14%
Width61in63.6in▲ L4701-HST+2.6 in · +4%
HeightNot recorded92.4in—
Operating Weight4,233lb3,307lb▲ KL48Z+926 lb · +28%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota KL48ZKubota L4701-HSTDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power steering—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota KL48ZKubota L4701-HSTDifference
TypeNot recordedOptional Transmission or Live PTO—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota KL48ZKubota L4701-HSTDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 1—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,322lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota KL48ZKubota L4701-HSTDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power steering—
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical, wet disc type—

Electrical

SpecKubota KL48ZKubota L4701-HSTDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota KL48ZKubota L4701-HSTDifference
CoolantNot recorded1.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecKubota KL48ZKubota L4701-HSTDifference
TypeOpen station with ROPS or CabOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 42nd percentile (47.3 hp)B · 42nd percentile (47.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 40th percentile (4,233 lb)B · 27th percentile (3,307 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 50th percentile (137 in)B · 26th percentile (120 in)
A · KL48ZB · L4701-HSTMedian Utility Tractor
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