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Kubota GL-46
The Kubota GL-46 is a utility tractor made from 1991 to 1995. It's a 4-wheel drive tractor with power steering, making it easy to handle. The tractor has 16 forward gears, which gives the driver lots of options for different jobs. This tractor has a Kubota F2503 engine with 5 cylinders. It's liquid-cooled and runs on diesel fuel. The engine is average in size for tractors like this, with 152.5 cubic inches of displacement. It can produce 46 horsepower at 2600 RPM, which is also about average for its class. The GL-46 is 142.9 inches long, 61.4 inches wide, and 86.6 inches tall. It weighs 3748 pounds, which is on the lighter side for tractors. It has an electric starter and good ground clearance of 14.2 inches, making it useful for various farm tasks.
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Key specifications
- Category
- Utility
- Engine power
- 46hp
- Operating weight
- 3,748 lb
Category comparison
GL-46 compared with its category
vs. Utility medianDistribution
Engine Power (hp)
All recorded Utility tractors
46 hp · 40th
This model
9
Median 55 hp
177
This modelUtility tractorsMediann = 5,383
The GL-46 ranks at the 40th percentile for engine power among recorded utility tractors.
Overview
About the Kubota GL-46
The Kubota GL-46 is a utility tractor made from 1991 to 1995. It's a 4-wheel drive tractor with power steering, making it easy to handle. The tractor has 16 forward gears, which gives the driver lots of options for different jobs. This tractor has a Kubota F2503 engine with 5 cylinders. It's liquid-cooled and runs on diesel fuel. The engine is average in size for tractors like this, with 152.5 cubic inches of displacement. It can produce 46 horsepower at 2600 RPM, which is also about average for its class. The GL-46 is 142.9 inches long, 61.4 inches wide, and 86.6 inches tall. It weighs 3748 pounds, which is on the lighter side for tractors. It has an electric starter and good ground clearance of 14.2 inches, making it useful for various farm tasks.
Full specifications
Recorded specifications
General
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
|---|---|
| Model | GL-46 |
| Category | Utility tractor |
| Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD |
| Years built | 1991–1995 |
| Operating weight | 3,748lb(1,700 kg) |
Engine
| Make | Kubota |
|---|---|
| Model | F2503 |
| Power | 46hp(34.3 kW) |
| Cylinders | 5 |
| Displacement | 152.5ci(2.5 L) |
| Bore | 3.3in(83.82 mm) |
| Stroke | 3.6in(91.44 mm) |
Transmission
| Forward gears | 16 |
|---|
Chassis & drive
| Chassis | 4x4 MFWD 4WD |
|---|---|
| Drive | 4WD |
| Steering | Power |
Dimensions
| Length | 142.9in(3,630 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 61.4in(1,560 mm) |
| Height | 86.6in(2,200 mm) |
| Operating weight | 3,748lb(1,700 kg) |
Tires
| Front | 18-Aug |
|---|---|
| Rear | 13.6-28Convert |
Closest alternatives
GL-46 compared with the nearest models by horsepower
By engine horsepower, the nearest utility models to the GL-46 are the Kubota M1-46 and the John Deere 3046R. The Kubota M1-46 matches it on rated power and weighs 1,210 lb more, so it carries more weight per horsepower, which helps traction in draft work. The John Deere 3046R matches it on rated power and weighs 850 lb less, carrying 63 lb per horsepower against 81 lb. It entered production in 2014, 23 years after the GL-46.
| Spec | Kubota GL-46 | Kubota M1-46 | John Deere 3046R |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 46 hp34.3 kW | 46 hp34.3 kW | 46 hp34.3 kW |
| Operating weight | 3,748 lb1,700 kg | 4,960 lb2,250 kg | 2,900 lb1,315 kg |
| Weight per hp | 81 lb/hp50 kg/kW | 108 lb/hp66 kg/kW | 63 lb/hp38 kg/kW |
| Displacement | 152.5 ci2.5 L | 148.7 ci2.44 L | 97.6 ci1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Transmission | - | creeper | Hydrostatic |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Years built | 1991-1995 | 1988-1998 | 2014+ |
Calculators
Calculators for the GL-46
PTO power
About 38 to 41 PTO hp
Estimated from the 46 hp engine rating. The calculator also estimates drawbar power by surface.
Implement sizing
Implements a 46 hp tractor can run
Maximum size is about a 5.5 ft rotary cutter or a 4.5 ft tiller. The calculator also sizes discs, plows and balers.
Ballast
95 lb per PTO hp as listed
Heavy draft work calls for 120 to 135 lb/hp. The calculator gives the ballast to add.
Units
46 hp is 34.3 kW
The converter gives kW and metric PS values, as used on European spec sheets.
Tires
Convert the 13.6-28 tire size
The calculator gives diameter, rolling circumference and the metric or inch equivalent.
Category medians
GL-46 vs. Utility median
Kubota GL-46 compared with other Utility tractors
| Spec | This model | Utility median | Difference | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 46 hp | 55 hp | -16% | 40th |
| Engine Displacement | 153 ci | 183 ci | -17% | 39th |
| Cylinders | 5 | 4 | +25% | 88th |
| Forward Gears | 16 | 12 | +33% | 73rd |
| Operating Weight | 3,748 lb | 5,303 lb | -29% | 33rd |
| Length | 143 in | 137 in | +5% | 58th |
| Width | 61.4 in | 66 in | -7% | 40th |
| Height | 86.6 in | 94.1 in | -8% | 35th |
Medians and percentiles are calculated from the utility tractors in the database that have a recorded value for each specification (sample size 3,933–5,720 models).
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When was the Kubota GL-46 in production?
Kubota GL-46 production started in 1991 and ended in 1995.
How much horsepower does the Kubota GL-46 have?
The Kubota GL-46 produces 46 hp from its 5-cylinder engine. Engine displacement is 152.5 ci.
How much does the Kubota GL-46 weigh?
The Kubota GL-46 weighs about 3,748 lb in operating condition.
What size tires does the Kubota GL-46 use?
The Kubota GL-46 is fitted with 18-Aug front tires and 13.6-28 rear tires from the factory.
What maintenance does the Kubota GL-46 require?
The Kubota GL-46 needs periodic engine oil and filter changes, hydraulic fluid checks, and regular greasing and inspection. The owner's manual lists the manufacturer's recommended service intervals.