Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota L4802?

The Kubota L4802 leads on engine hp at 48.4 hp hp, compared to 42 hp hp for the Kubota L4060.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota L4802?

The Kubota L4802 leads on pto hp at 40.5 hp hp, compared to 34 hp hp for the Kubota L4060.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota L4802?

The Kubota L4060 leads on loader lift at 1,715 lb lb, compared to 1,675 lb lb for the Kubota L4802.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota L4802?

The Kubota L4060 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,756 lb lb, compared to 2,320 lb lb for the Kubota L4802.

Kubota L4060 vs Kubota L4802

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 7 measurable specs, the Kubota L4060 leads 4 categories to 3. Machine pages: Kubota L4060 and Kubota L4802.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L4060	Kubota L4802
Engine HP (hp)	42 hp	▲ 48.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	34 hp	▲ 40.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,715 lb	1,675 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,756 lb	2,320 lb
Lift Height (in)	104.7 in	▲ 105.2 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,549 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 14.7 gpm	12.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 16 mph	14.9 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L4060Kubota L4802

Engine HPhp

42 hp

▲48.4 hp

PTO HPhp

34 hp

▲40.5 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲1,715 lb

1,675 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,756 lb

2,320 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	KubotaL4060	KubotaL4802


PTO Power	34 hp	40.5 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry paper, dual element	Not Published
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle multi valve, diesel, Naturally Aspirated	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled 4-cycle, diesel
Fuel System	Electronic CRS (Common Rail System)	Direct injection
Displacement	148.5 in³	148.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	42 hp	48.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.

Pump Type	Tandem pump - gear type	Not Published
Steering Flow	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 4.9 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 4.7 gpm	4.7 gpm
Implement Flow	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 9.8 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 9.4 gpm	7.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 14.7 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 14.1 gpm	12.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 14.7 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 14.1 gpm	12.5 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional, up to 3 (double-acting valve or float detent valve options, any position)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 540 rpm @ 2550 engine rpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 540 rpm @ 2476 engine rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live independent (hydraulic clutch)	Live independent PTO with hydraulic clutch
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,858 lb	2870 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	SAE Category 1	SAE Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,756 lb	2320 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X18LL-16.1	DT (2WD/4WD), HST (4WD): 44X18-20; DTN (4WD): Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	27X10.50LL-15	DT (2WD): 27X8.50-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 27X10.5-15; DTN (4WD): Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	4.6 gal-24	DT (2WD), DTN (4WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 4.6 gal-24
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5	DT (2WD), DTN (4WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 10.0-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	14.9-24	DT (2WD/4WD), HST (4WD): 14.9-24; DTN (4WD): 11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.3-16	DT (2WD): 2 gal-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 8.3-16; DTN (4WD): 7.2-16

Coolant Capacity	7.9 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	8.7 qt	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 gal	13.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.4 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	104.7 in	DT (2WD/4WD), HST (4WD): 105.2 in; DTN (4WD): Not Applicable
Loader Breakout Force	2549 lb (11341 N)	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	Mechanical 2-Lever Quick Coupler (standard); Hydraulic 2-Lever Quick Coupler (optional); Single Lever Hose Quick Coupler (optional)	DT (2WD/4WD), HST (4WD): LA766 2-Lever Quick Coupler; DTN (4WD): Not Applicable
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1715 lb	DT (2WD/4WD), HST (4WD): 1675 lb; DTN (4WD): Not Applicable

Clutch	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): N/A	DT (2WD/4WD), DTN (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD): Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	DT (4WD): 8Fx8R; GST (4WD): 12Fx8R; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 3-Range, 6 speeds (H-DS), infinitely variable in each	DT (2WD/4WD), DTN (4WD): 8 forward, 8 reverse; HST (4WD): 3-range
Transmission Type	DT (4WD): Gear; GST (4WD): Glide Shift; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): Hydrostatic	DT (2WD/4WD), DTN (4WD): Constant mesh with synchronized shuttle; HST (4WD): Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 16.0 mph; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 16.8 mph	DT (2WD/4WD): 14.9 mph; DTN (4WD): 12.9 mph; HST (4WD): 15.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 15.2 mph; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 15.1 mph	DT (2WD/4WD): 14.3 mph; DTN (4WD): 12.4 mph; HST (4WD): 14.2 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock, standard	Not Published

Brakes	Wet disc type, mechanically activated	Mechanical, wet disc type
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1,433 lbs.	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	74.6 in	72.6 in
Overall Width	66.5 in	DT (2WD/4WD), HST: 62.2 in; DTN (4WD): 53.7 in
Ground Clearance	15.9 in	DT (2WD/4WD), HST: 15.2 in; DTN (4WD): 11.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 97.6 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable	DTN (4WD): 94.9 in; DT (2WD/4WD), HST (4WD): 91.7 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): Not Applicable; HSTC (4WD, CAB): 91.1 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 91.1 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable	DTN (4WD): 61.2 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.9 ft (2.7 m)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	129.5 in	DT (2WD): 122.8 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 120.3 in; DTN (4WD): 117.7 in

Kubota L4060 vs Kubota L4802: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota L4802?: The Kubota L4802 leads on engine hp at 48.4 hp hp, compared to 42 hp hp for the Kubota L4060.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota L4802?: The Kubota L4802 leads on pto hp at 40.5 hp hp, compared to 34 hp hp for the Kubota L4060.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota L4802?: The Kubota L4060 leads on loader lift at 1,715 lb lb, compared to 1,675 lb lb for the Kubota L4802.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L4060 or the Kubota L4802?: The Kubota L4060 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,756 lb lb, compared to 2,320 lb lb for the Kubota L4802.