Overview
The Kubota KL48Z is a 47.3 hp compact utility farm tractor produced between 2012 and 2015, featuring a 2.4L 4-cylinder diesel engine and four-wheel drive. It is equipped with a hydro-mechanical continuously-variable transmission (CVT) and was available in both wheeled and half-track variants.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Configuration:
The vehicle is powered by a Kubota V2403 liquid-cooled diesel engine with a displacement of 148.5 cubic inches, rated at 2700 RPM and 47.3 horsepower.
Transmission and Speed Range:
Equipped with a Dual Drive 30-speed CVT system, the transmission provides 30 forward and 20 reverse gears across three ranges, including a dry disc clutch and a 540 RPM rear PTO.
Chassis and Dimensional Specifications:
The tractor features a 76.4-inch wheelbase, 17.3 inches of ground clearance, and a standard weight of 4233 lbs with 8.3-20 front and 13.6-28 rear ag tires.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 2.4L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 12.7 gal (48.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.43x4.03 inches (87 x 102 mm) |
| Description | Kubota V2403 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 148.5 ci (2.4 L) |
| Power | 47.3 hp (35.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2700 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Hydro-mechanical CVT. / Three range transmission. Twelve forward, eight reverse, in creeper and medium range. Six forward, four reverse, in high-speed range. |
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) / 30 forward and 20 reverse |
| Transmission | Dual Drive |
| Type | continuously-varaible transmission |
| Description | continuously-varaible transmission |
| Transmission type | 30-speed |
| Description | continuously-varaible transmission |
| Transmission type | 30-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
|---|
PTO
| Engine RPM | 561@2700 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 47.8 inches (121 cm) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 17.3 inches (43 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 90.6 inches (230 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 93.3 inches (236 cm) |
| Length | 136.8 inches (347 cm) |
| Rear tread | 47.6 to 56.3 inches (120 to 143 cm) |
| Weight | 4233 lbs (1920 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 76.4 inches (194 cm) |
| Width | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Front tire | 8.3-20 |
| Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
| Weight | 4233 lbs (1920 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 76.4 inches (194 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 13.6-28 |
Variants
| KL48Z | wheeled |
|---|---|
| KL48Z-PC | half-track |