The Kubota L4850 tractor engine horsepower found is 53 hp. PTO horsepower found is 42 hp.
Engine HP53 hp
PTO HP42 hp
Power / weight13 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota L4850 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
53 hp
PTO horsepower
42 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine displacement
152.6 cu in (2.5 L)
Engine cylinders
5 cylinders
Engine
Kubota 2.5L
Operating weight
4,080 lb (1,851 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
79.2% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
13 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
large compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
53 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
42 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
4,080 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
13 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 L4850 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota L4850 tractor engine horsepower found is 53 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota L4850 is 42 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota L4850 is listed as large compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota L4850 is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota L4850 include Kubota 2.5L, 152.6 cu in (2.5 L) displacement, and 5 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota L4850 is 4,080 lb (1,851 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio
The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Kubota L4850 is 79.2% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota L4850 is 13 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
The practical split on the Kubota L4850 is engine power at 53 hp and PTO power at 42 hp.
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.
