The Kubota L4850 specifications include production from 1991 – 1997, engine power rated at 53 hp (39.5 kW), a mechanical shuttle or hydraulic shuttle transmission with 8 forward gears (reverse count not listed), and a listed weight of 4,080 lbs (1,850 kg).
Kubota L4850 key specifications
| Production years |
1991 – 1997 |
| Horsepower |
53 hp |
| Engine power |
53 hp (39.5 kW) |
| PTO power |
42 hp (31.3 kW) |
| Displacement |
152.5 cu in (2.5 L) |
| Transmission |
mechanical shuttle or hydraulic shuttle, 8 forward gears (reverse count not listed) |
| Fuel capacity |
15.9 gal (60.2 L) |
| Weight |
4,080 lbs (1,850 kg) |
| Wheelbase |
76.4 inches (194 cm) |
Kubota L4850 Kubota model comparison
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Engine power53 hp
Low 9 hpAverage 44.1 hpHigh 200 hp
PTO power42 hp
Low 8 hpAverage 50.5 hpHigh 159 hp
Displacement2.5 L
Low 0.5 LAverage 2.4 LHigh 6.7 L
Fuel capacity15.9 gal
Low 2.1 galAverage 17.3 galHigh 99 gal
Weight4,080 lbs
Low 528 lbsAverage 3,997.4 lbsHigh 19,510 lbs
Wheelbase76.4 in
Low 43.5 inAverage 69.9 inHigh 114 in
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Maximum fuel capacity60.2 L
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Engine specifications
| Bore/Stroke |
3.3 × 3.6 inches (84 × 91 mm) |
| Rated RPM |
2,600 |
| Oil capacity |
8.5 qt (8.0 L) |
| Coolant capacity |
8.5 qt (8.0 L) |
| Starter volts |
12 |
| Starter power |
1.87 hp (1.4 kW) |
Transmission options
| Gears |
8 forward gears (reverse count not listed) |
| Clutch |
dry disc or wet disc |
| Oil capacity |
45.5 qt (43.1 L) |
| Transmission options |
mechanical shuttle or hydraulic shuttle |
PTO and hitch
| Rear hitch category |
Category I |
| Hitch control |
position and draft control |
| Rear lift (at ends) |
3,300 lbs (1,496 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) |
3,200 lbs (1,451 kg) |
| Rear PTO |
independent |
| Rear PTO speed |
540 or 750 rpm, 1.375-inch shaft |
| PTO engine speed |
540 PTO rpm at 2,243 engine rpm |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic capacity |
11.4 gal (43.1 L) |
| Hydraulic type |
open center |
| Pump flow |
11 gpm (41.6 L/min) |
Capacities
| Front hub oil capacity |
2.9 qt (2.7 L, each) |
| Front differential oil capacity |
6.6 qt (6.2 L) |
Electrical specifications
| Electrical ground |
negative |
| Battery volts |
12 |
| Battery AH |
110 |
Dimensions and weight
| Length |
134.1 inches (340 cm) |
| Width |
67.3 inches (170 cm) |
| Ground clearance |
13.4 inches (34 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) |
61.6 inches (156 cm) |
| Maximum drawbar load |
2,200 lbs (997 kg) |
Tires and tread
| Front tread |
54 inches (137 cm) |
| Rear tread |
52 to 72 inches (132 to 182 cm) |
| Front tire |
8.3-20 |
| Rear tire |
13.6-28 |
Attachments
| Backhoe type |
Kubota L4540A Backhoe or Kubota L5412 Backhoe |
| Transport height |
103.2 inches (262 cm) or 110 inches (279 cm) |
| Bucket width |
13 inches (33 cm), 12 inches (30 cm), 70 inches (177 cm), or 70.1 inches (178 cm) |
| Digging depth |
135.5 inches (344 cm) or 132 inches (335 cm) |
| Reach from pivot |
167.4 inches (425 cm) or 165 inches (419 cm) |
| Loading height |
98.6 inches (250 cm) or 108 inches (274 cm) |
| Bucket rotation |
180° |
| Swing arc |
180° |
| Bucket force |
3,450 lbs (1,564 kg) or 6,630 lbs (3,007 kg) |
| Dipperstick force |
2,740 lbs (1,242 kg) or 3,510 lbs (1,592 kg) |
| Boom cylinder diameter |
2.25 inches (5 cm) |
| Bucket cylinder diameter |
2.50 inches (6 cm) or 2.5 inches (6 cm) |
| Attachment weight |
1,410 lbs (639 kg) |
| Boom rod |
1.4 inches (3 cm) |
| Bucket rod |
1.4 inches (3 cm) |
Note: Comparison values are calculated from Kubota models in this specifications database. Specifications can vary by year, market, configuration, tires and optional equipment. For official specifications, check the official Kubota website or the tractor’s operator manual.
