The Kubota M4800SU tractor uses a 12-volt starting battery with a published rating of 582 CCA. Its electrical setup uses negative ground and Alternator (40 A).
ModelM4800SU
Years2004-2010
Voltage12 V
ConfidenceHigh
Voltage
12 V
Cold cranking
582 CCA
How this battery compares
Benchmarked only against other utility/agricultural tractor models in this researched Kubota dataset.
Cold cranking amps582 CCA
Low
LowAverageHigh
Low 828.8 CCAMedian 900 CCAHigh 1,167.5 CCA
Charging output40 A
Low
LowAverageHigh
Low 80 AMedian 130 AHigh 145 A
BA
Battery specification
Published model-specific battery data
System voltage
12 V
Published cold cranking amps
582 CCA
Ground
Negative
CH
Charging system
Alternator / dynamo and charging data
Charging system
Alternator
Charging output
40 A
RP
Replacement battery
What to match when buying
Published minimum CCA to match
582 CCA
Voltage to match
12 V
Physical fit
Match case dimensions, terminal position and hold-down
ID
Model details
Identity and research coverage
Model
Kubota M4800SU
Equipment class
Utility/Agricultural Tractor
Model years
2004-2010
Research confidence
High
BUY
Choosing a replacement battery
Electrical rating and physical fit both matter
Use a 12V replacement that meets or exceeds the published 582 CCA rating, then match the original case dimensions, terminal orientation and hold-down.
1. Voltage
Keep the replacement at the verified system voltage.
2. Case size
Match tray length, width, height and hold-down style.
3. Terminal layout
Make sure the positive and negative posts are on the correct sides for the tractor's cables.
4. Starting power
Meet or exceed the published CCA when a model-specific CCA is confirmed.
5. Capacity
Match Ah and reserve capacity when those ratings are published, especially on higher-accessory-load tractors.
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Is 582 CCA enough for the Kubota M4800SU?
Quick answer
The published rating is 582 CCA. That sits toward the lower end of the utility/agricultural tractor models in this dataset, so there is little reason to chase a huge battery unless you need extra cold-weather starting margin. Match or exceed 582 CCA and focus on correct physical fit.
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Can I use a higher-CCA battery in the Kubota M4800SU?
Quick answer
Yes. Moving above 582 CCA can give extra cold-start margin as long as the replacement stays 12V and the case size, terminals and hold-down fit correctly. You do not need to dramatically oversize it for normal use.
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Is the Kubota M4800SU 40 A charging system small?
Quick answer
The charging output is 40 A, relatively modest for this class. After repeated short starts or heavy accessory use, the battery may take longer to recover, so lots of short run time is harder on it than a good full operating cycle.
Research note: Only model-specific values supported by the cited source material are shown as confirmed.
Disclaimer: Specifications are provided as a reference from published manufacturer, service-manual and reference information. Verify critical service values with Kubota or the correct service manual. Kubota website
