The Kubota KL48Z tractor engine horsepower found is 48 hp.
Engine HP48 hp
Power / weight11.3 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota KL48Z Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
48 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine cylinders
4 cylinders
Engine model
D1803-CR-TI-E4
Operating weight
4,233 lb (1,920 kg)
Power-to-weight
11.3 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
large compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
48 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
4,233 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
11.3 hp/1k lb
Average
14 hp/1k lb
Low
8 hp/1k lb
High
25 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for compact tractors.
Kubota KL48Z Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota KL48Z tractor engine horsepower found is 48 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
Horsepower class
The Kubota KL48Z is listed as large compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota KL48Z is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota KL48Z include D1803-CR-TI-E4 and 4 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota KL48Z is 4,233 lb (1,920 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota KL48Z is 11.3 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
For the Kubota KL48Z, use 48 hp as the main horsepower comparison figure.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official kubotausa.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
