Kubota L48 vs TYM 4815

Across 8 measurable specs, the Kubota L48 leads 5 categories to 2 (1 tied). Machine pages: Kubota L48 and TYM 4815.

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	KubotaL48	TYM4815

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	TYM
Engine Model	Not Published	T2300N2
Engine Type	E-TVCS diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled	4-cylinder, naturally aspirated diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	148.5 in³	139.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	48 hp
PTO Power	37.5 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry element
Fuel System	Not Published	IDI
Alternator	Not Published	50 A, 12 V
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Not Published	Dual gear pump
Implement Flow	Not Published	11.4 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	5.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	25.9 gpm	16.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	25.9 gpm	16.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Rear: 0 (loader: 2)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Up to 4
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.2 gal	7.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	5.8 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	4.8 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	4815R: 9 gal; 4815H: 9.8 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	6.8 qt
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Live-continuous running	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I (standard)	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	3,306 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3310 lb	2,425 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	"Feather Step" hydrostatic transmission, 3-range	4815R: Synchromesh shuttle; 4815H: HST
No. of Speeds	3-range (infinite)	4815R: 12 forward / 12 reverse; 4815H: 3-range hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	15.3 mph	4815R: 14.9 mph; 4815H: 18.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	4815R: 14.3 mph; 4815H: 18.7 mph
Clutch	Dry, single	4815R: Dry single plate; 4815H: Not applicable (HST)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Differential lock (standard)
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Four-post ROPS/FOPS standard	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Movable seat, spins in place; tilt steering standard	Suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	120.9 in
Overall Width	74.5 in	56.3 in
Wheelbase	74.0 in	65.7 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	14.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	10.5 ft	124.8 in (left); 121.3 in (right)
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	97.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	Not Published	3,278 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	4,286 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
▶Tire Options
Tire Size & Options	Industrial (R4): 10-16.5 R4 front, 17.5L-24 R4 rear	R1 Agricultural, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	8.0-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	12.4-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5 R4	10-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24 R4	420/70x24
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	BL150: quick attachment assembly
Loader Model	TL1150	BL150
Loader Lift Height	TL1150: 116.1 in	BL150: 104.9 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	TL1150: 3000 lb	BL150: 2,200 lb
Loader Breakout Force	TL1150: 4375 lbf	BL150: 3,422 lb
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Bumper-to-bumper 24 months or 2,000 hours (parts and labor); powertrain 72 months or 3,000 hours for non-commercial use (36 months or 2,000 hours rental and commercial); loaders and backhoes 12 months
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection Branson TYM 15/20 Series--Bad Boy 40/50 Series Brush Screen $250.00 Branson / TYM 15 Series Fuel Tank Cover $250.00 Branson TYM 15 Series Hydraulic Valve Cover $225.00

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Kubota L48 vs TYM 4815: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L48 or the TYM 4815?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 48 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L48 or the TYM 4815?

The TYM 4815 leads on pto hp at 40 hp hp, compared to 37.5 hp hp for the Kubota L48.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L48 or the TYM 4815?

The Kubota L48 leads on loader lift at 3,000 lb lb, compared to 2,200 lb lb for the TYM 4815.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L48 or the TYM 4815?

The Kubota L48 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,310 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the TYM 4815.

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