Which is better — Kubota L4701 or Kubota L4802?

Kubota L4802 lists higher engine horsepower (48.4 vs 47.3 HP). That is not a PTO advantage — confirm shaft power separately before buying cutters or tillers. The gap vs Kubota L4701 is small (~1.1 HP) — rear lift or hitch class often matter more day to day. Choose Kubota L4701 when you need lower operating weight (3,300 vs 3,549 lb) for tight yards. Choose Kubota L4802 when you need more frame mass (3,549 vs 3,300 lb) for traction and stability. Use the Fit checker for your heaviest attachment instead of comparing engine HP alone.

Are these numbers invented?

No. Engine HP, weight, and rear lift come from catalog Facts; PTO/hitch only from verified overlays. Missing Facts show as — — we never invent shaft ratings.

How do I check attachments?

Open the Fit checker with Kubota L4701 or Kubota L4802, pick an attachment type and model, and read Pass/Fail/Partial on hitch, PTO, and lift.

Kubota L4701 vs Kubota L4802

Both sit in the Compact class with similar engine horsepower (47.3 vs 48.4 HP). Below: catalog Facts for engine horsepower, weight, and rear lift; PTO and hitch only when verified. The decision points call out who leads on each Fact — engine HP is not a substitute for PTO HP.

Engine horsepower is not PTO horsepower. Missing Facts show as — — we never invent shaft ratings.

Kubota L4701 Profile →Kubota L4802 Profile →Fit checker →

How to choose

Kubota L4802 lists higher engine horsepower (48.4 vs 47.3 HP). That is not a PTO advantage — confirm shaft power separately before buying cutters or tillers.
The gap vs Kubota L4701 is small (~1.1 HP) — rear lift or hitch class often matter more day to day.
Kubota L4802 is heavier (3,549 vs 3,300 lb operating weight) — usually more stability and traction; Kubota L4701 stays easier to maneuver in tight yards.
Both list Category I — hitch class alone does not settle the matchup; lift and PTO still decide implement fit.
Verified PTO horsepower is essentially even (39.3 PTO HP) — heavy PTO tools then hinge on lift and frame mass.
Next step: open the Fit checker with the tractor that wins on your heaviest implement, and screen hitch, PTO, and lift against that attachment.

When to pick each

Choose Kubota L4701 when you need lower operating weight (3,300 vs 3,549 lb) for tight yards.

Choose Kubota L4802 when you need more frame mass (3,549 vs 3,300 lb) for traction and stability.

Spec comparison

Spec	Kubota L4701	Kubota L4802
Size class	Compact	Compact
Engine horsepower	47.3 HP	48.4 HP
Operating weight	3,300 lbs	3,549 lbs
Rear hitch lift @ 24″	2,320 lbs @ 24″	2,320 lbs @ 24″
Hitch category	Category I	Category I
PTO horsepower	39.3 PTO HP	39 PTO HP
PTO RPM	540 RPM	540 RPM

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FAQ

Which is better — Kubota L4701 or Kubota L4802?: Kubota L4802 lists higher engine horsepower (48.4 vs 47.3 HP). That is not a PTO advantage — confirm shaft power separately before buying cutters or tillers. The gap vs Kubota L4701 is small (~1.1 HP) — rear lift or hitch class often matter more day to day. Choose Kubota L4701 when you need lower operating weight (3,300 vs 3,549 lb) for tight yards. Choose Kubota L4802 when you need more frame mass (3,549 vs 3,300 lb) for traction and stability. Use the Fit checker for your heaviest attachment instead of comparing engine HP alone.
Are these numbers invented?: No. Engine HP, weight, and rear lift come from catalog Facts; PTO/hitch only from verified overlays. Missing Facts show as — — we never invent shaft ratings.
How do I check attachments?: Open the Fit checker with Kubota L4701 or Kubota L4802, pick an attachment type and model, and read Pass/Fail/Partial on hitch, PTO, and lift.