Head to head · Utility

Kubota L4240 vs Kubota L4600

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KubotaModel A

Kubota L4240

Utility

power
44 hp
displacement
134 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L4240 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota L4600

Utility

power
43.9 hp
displacement
134 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full L4600 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ L4240 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
L424044 hp
L460043.9 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

L4240 is in the 38th percentile; L4600 is in the 38th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
L4240134 ci
L4600134 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

L4240 is in the 32nd percentile; L4600 is in the 32nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
L42404
L46004
Median Utility Tractor4

L4240 is in the 50th percentile; L4600 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ L4240 higher · +562 lb (+18%)
L42403,671 lb
L46003,109 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

L4240 is in the 32nd percentile; L4600 is in the 24th · 5,107 models

L4240 (A)L4600 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L4240Kubota L4600Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelL4240L4600—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota L4240Kubota L4600Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelV2203-M-E2V2203-M-E3-LB3—
Power Output44hp43.9hp▲ L4240+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,600RPM▲ L4240+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement134ci134ciSame
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.6in3.6inSame

Transmission

SpecKubota L4240Kubota L4600Difference
TypeHydrostaticSynchronized shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L4240Kubota L4600Difference
Length124in123in▲ L4240+1 in · <1%
Width65.6in62.4in▲ L4240+3.2 in · +5%
Height94.7in91.7in▲ L4240+3 in · +3%
Operating Weight3,671lb3,109lb▲ L4240+562 lb · +18%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L4240Kubota L4600Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen center with gear pump—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota L4240Kubota L4600Difference
TypeSemi-independentIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Power RatingNot recorded38.4hp—

Tires

SpecKubota L4240Kubota L4600Difference
Front Tire Size8.3-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size14.9-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L4240Kubota L4600Difference
Hitch TypeThree-point hitchCategory I—
Hitch CategoryICategory 1—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,859lb2,867lb▲ L4240+992 lb · +35%

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L4240Kubota L4600Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive TypeFour-wheel drive (4WD)Not recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeWet discWet disk—

Electrical

SpecKubota L4240Kubota L4600Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota L4240Kubota L4600Difference
Coolant2gal1.7gal▲ L4240+0.3 gal · +18%

Operator Station

SpecKubota L4240Kubota L4600Difference
TypeOpen with ROPSOpen operator station with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 38th percentile (44 hp)B · 38th percentile (43.9 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 32nd percentile (134 ci)B · 32nd percentile (134 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 32nd percentile (3,671 lb)B · 24th percentile (3,109 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 33rd percentile (124 in)B · 32nd percentile (123 in)
A · L4240B · L4600Median Utility Tractor
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