Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L4802 or the Kubota MX5400?

The Kubota MX5400 leads on engine hp at 55.5 hp hp, compared to 48.4 hp hp for the Kubota L4802.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L4802 or the Kubota MX5400?

The Kubota MX5400 leads on pto hp at 46.5 hp hp, compared to 40.5 hp hp for the Kubota L4802.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L4802 or the Kubota MX5400?

The Kubota MX5400 leads on loader lift at 2,275 lb lb, compared to 1,675 lb lb for the Kubota L4802.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L4802 or the Kubota MX5400?

The Kubota L4802 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,320 lb lb, compared to 2,310 lb lb for the Kubota MX5400.

Kubota L4802 vs Kubota MX5400

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 MX5400 leads 6 categories to 1. Machine pages: Kubota L4802 and Kubota MX5400.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L4802	Kubota MX5400
Engine HP (hp)	48.4 hp	▲ 55.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	40.5 hp	▲ 46.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,675 lb	▲ 2,275 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,320 lb	2,310 lb
Lift Height (in)	105.2 in	▲ 111.2 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	—	3,102 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	12.5 gpm	▲ 14.4 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.9 mph	▲ 17.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L4802Kubota MX5400

Engine HPhp

48.4 hp

▲55.5 hp

PTO HPhp

40.5 hp

▲46.5 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,675 lb

▲2,275 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,320 lb

2,310 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	KubotaL4802	KubotaMX5400


PTO Power	40.5 hp	46.5 hp
Alternator	Not Published	45 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry-dual element
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled 4-cycle, diesel	Liquid-cooled, diesel, 4-cylinder, Turbocharged
Fuel System	Direct injection	Not Published
Displacement	148.5 in³	148.6 (2434)
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2700 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	48.4 hp	55.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published

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

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	Not Published	Gear
Steering Flow	4.7 gpm	4.9 gpm
Implement Flow	7.8 gpm	9.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	12.5 gpm	14.4 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	12.5 gpm	14.4 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Maximum 3 (opt)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live independent PTO with hydraulic clutch	Live independent, hydraulic PTO with PTO brake, wet clutch
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position (std), Draft (opt)
Hitch Lift Capacity	2870 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	SAE Category I	I & II
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2320 lb	2310 lbs

R3 Turf - Rear	DT (2WD/4WD), HST (4WD): 44X18-20; DTN (4WD): Not Applicable	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	DT (2WD): 27X8.50-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 27X10.5-15; DTN (4WD): Not Applicable	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	Standard tire size
R4 Industrial - Rear	DT (2WD), DTN (4WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 4.6 gal-24	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	DT (2WD), DTN (4WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 10.0-16.5	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	DT (2WD/4WD), HST (4WD): 14.9-24; DTN (4WD): 11.2-24	14.9-26
R1 Agricultural - Front	DT (2WD): 2 gal-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 8.3-16; DTN (4WD): 7.2-16	DT (2WD): 2 gal-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 9.5-16

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 gal	ROPS: 13.5 gal; CAB: 11.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	DT (2WD/4WD), HST (4WD): 105.2 in; DTN (4WD): Not Applicable	111.2 in
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	3102 lb (13798 N)
Quick Attach Loader System	DT (2WD/4WD), HST (4WD): LA766 2-Lever Quick Coupler; DTN (4WD): Not Applicable	1065A: 2-Lever Quick Coupler for Loader Attachment
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	DT (2WD/4WD), HST (4WD): 1675 lb; DTN (4WD): Not Applicable	2275 lb

Clutch	DT (2WD/4WD), DTN (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD): Not Applicable	DT (2WD/4WD): Dry single plate; HST (4WD): No clutch
No. of Speeds	DT (2WD/4WD), DTN (4WD): 8 forward, 8 reverse; HST (4WD): 3-range	DT (2WD/4WD): 8F/8R; HST (4WD): 3-range
Transmission Type	DT (2WD/4WD), DTN (4WD): Constant mesh with synchronized shuttle; HST (4WD): Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)	DT (2WD/4WD): 8-speed gear-drive (synchronized shuttle); HST (4WD): 3-range hydrostatic (HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	DT (2WD/4WD): 14.9 mph; DTN (4WD): 12.9 mph; HST (4WD): 15.8 mph	DT (2WD/4WD): 17.3 mph; HST (4WD): 17.7 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	DT (2WD/4WD): 14.3 mph; DTN (4WD): 12.4 mph; HST (4WD): 14.2 mph	DT (2WD/4WD): 15.9 mph; HST (4WD): 16.0 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Rear differential lock standard (mechanical)

Brakes	Mechanical, wet disc type	Mechanical wet disc
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	High-back suspension seat (optional arm rests)

Wheelbase	72.6 in	74.6 in
Overall Width	DT (2WD/4WD), HST: 62.2 in; DTN (4WD): 53.7 in	69.7 in
Ground Clearance	DT (2WD/4WD), HST: 15.2 in; DTN (4WD): 11.6 in	15.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS	DTN (4WD): 94.9 in; DT (2WD/4WD), HST (4WD): 91.7 in	95.7 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	92.7 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	DTN (4WD): 61.2 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	DT (2WD): 122.8 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 120.3 in; DTN (4WD): 117.7 in	Not Published

Kubota L4802 vs Kubota MX5400: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L4802 or the Kubota MX5400?: The Kubota MX5400 leads on engine hp at 55.5 hp hp, compared to 48.4 hp hp for the Kubota L4802.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L4802 or the Kubota MX5400?: The Kubota MX5400 leads on pto hp at 46.5 hp hp, compared to 40.5 hp hp for the Kubota L4802.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L4802 or the Kubota MX5400?: The Kubota MX5400 leads on loader lift at 2,275 lb lb, compared to 1,675 lb lb for the Kubota L4802.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L4802 or the Kubota MX5400?: The Kubota L4802 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,320 lb lb, compared to 2,310 lb lb for the Kubota MX5400.