Overview
The Kubota L4600 is a compact utility tractor produced between 2011 and 2014, featuring a 2.2L 4-cylinder diesel engine rated at 46.3 gross horsepower. It was manufactured in 2WD and 4WD configurations with options for an 8-speed synchronized shuttle transmission or a 3-range hydrostatic transmission.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The 134.1 cubic inch liquid-cooled engine delivers 43.8 net horsepower and is rated for a PTO output of 38.3 hp on gear models or 36.8 hp on hydrostatic variants.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
Equipped with an open center gear pump providing a total flow of 13.5 gpm, the Category 1 rear hitch is specified to lift 2,320 lbs at 24 inches behind the lift points.
Chassis and Physical Footprint:
The tractor features a wheelbase between 72.6 and 72.8 inches and a total weight ranging from 3,109 to 3,197 pounds depending on the drive type and transmission configuration.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 2.2L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 12.7 gal (48.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.4x3.6 inches (86 x 91 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 6.9 qts (6.5 L) |
| Description | Kubota E-TVCS / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 134.1 ci (2.2 L) |
| Emissions | Intertim Tier 4 |
| Fuel system | indirect injection |
| Oil capacity | 8 qts (7.6 L) |
| Power (gross) | 46.3 hp (34.5 kW) |
| Power (net) | 43.8 hp (32.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 46.3 hp (34.5 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 43.8 hp (32.7 kW) |
| Gear PTO (claimed) | 38.3 hp (28.6 kW) |
| Hydro PTO (claimed) | 36.8 hp (27.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
| Oil capacity | 42.4 qts (40.1 L) |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchronized shuttle |
| Type | synchronized shuttle |
Mechanical
| Description | Mechanical wet disc brakes / Two-post foldable ROPS. |
|---|---|
| Differential lock | rear standard |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 8.4 gpm (31.8 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Steering flow | 5.1 gpm (19.3 lpm) |
| Total flow | 13.5 gpm (51.1 lpm) |
| Type | open center gear pump |
| Valves | 0 to 3 |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2,320 lbs (1052 kg) |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 2,870 lbs (1301 kg) |
| Rear Type | 1 |
PTO
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@2475 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 582 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 40 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Length | 122.8 inches (311 cm) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Wheelbase | 72.8 inches (184 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 117.9 inches (299 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 72.6 inches (184 cm) |
| Front tread | 50.4/54.3/58.3/62.2 inches (2WD) (128/137/148/157 cm) / 45.5 inches (4WD) (115 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 15.2 inches (38 cm) |
| Height | 91.7 inches (232 cm) |
| Rear tread | 46.5/47.2/51.2/57.1/60.8 inches (118/119/130/145/154 cm) |
| Width | 62.4 inches (158 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 72.8 inches (184 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 72.6 inches (184 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.5L-15 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-24 (2WD) |
| Weight | 3109 to 3197 pounds |
| Industrial front | 10.0-16.5 (4WD) |
| Industrial rear | 17.5L-24 (4WD) |
| Lawn/turf front | 27x8.50-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 44x18-20 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.5L-15. Rear: 14.9-24 (2WD) |
Kubota L4600 Weight
| 2WD gear | 3,109 lbs (1410 kg) |
|---|---|
| 4WD gear | 3,186 lbs (1445 kg) |
| 4WD hydro | 3,197 lbs (1450 kg) |
Variants
| L4600DT | 4WD Gear |
|---|---|
| L4600F | 2WD Gear |
| L4600HST | 4WD Hydro |