Kubota L4850
The Kubota L4850 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 152.5 ci 2.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 53 hp / 39.5 kW; Diesel (listed): 1.87 hp / 1.4 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 4080 lbs 1850 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 53 hp / 39.5 kW; Diesel (listed): 1.87 hp / 1.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
15.9 gal
60.2 L
Transmission
8 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
4080 lbs
1850 kg
Overview
![]() | 1991 - 1997
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Utility tractor | |
Kubota L4850 Engine | |
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Kubota 2.5L 5-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Kubota L4850 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 53 hp
39.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 42 hp
31.3 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post fixed ROPS. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 15.9 gal
60.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 11.4 gal
43.1 L |
Front hubs | 2.9 qts (each)
2.7 L |
Front diff. | 6.6 qts
6.2 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 11.4 gal
43.1 L |
Pump flow | 11 gpm
41.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 3300 lbs
1496 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3200 lbs
1451 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/750 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2243 |
750@2391 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 76.4 inches
194 cm |
Weight | 4080 lbs
1850 kg |
Front tire | 8.3-20 |
Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 110 |
160 OptOptional | |
References | |
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Backhoes published in 1992, by Kubota | |
Backhoes published in 1994, by Kubota | |
Front Loaders B, L and M-Series published in 1994, by Kubota* | |
Product Catalog published in 1990, by Kubota | |
Diesel Tractor L4350/L4850/L5450 published in 1990, by Kubota | |
Diesel Tractor L4350/L4850/L5450 published in 1994, by Kubota | |
Operator's Manual L4350-L4850-L5450 (32550-1971-4) | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 152.5 ci / 2.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota F2503-DI |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 5-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 152.5 ci
2.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.3x3.6 inches
84 x 91 mm |
Power (gross) | 53 hp
39.5 kW |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 1.87 hp
1.4 kW |
Oil capacity | 8.5 qts
8.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 8.5 qts
8.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed mechanical shuttle | |
8-speed hydraulic shuttle |
Transmission — 8 forward and reverse mechanical shuttle
Type | mechanical shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 45.5 qts
43.1 L |
Four gears in two ranges with reverser lever. | |
With 14.9-28 R1 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 8 forward and reverse hydraulic shuttle
Type | hydraulic shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Oil capacity | 45.5 qts
43.1 L |
Four gears in two ranges with reverser lever. | |
With 14.9-28 R1 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Kubota L4850 Tires | |
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Ag front | 8.3-20 |
Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 76.4 inches
194 cm |
Length | 134.1 inches
340 cm |
Width | 67.3 inches
170 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 61.6 inches
156 cm |
Weight | 4080 lbs
1850 kg |
Max Drawbar | 2200 lbs
997 kg |
Ground clearance | 13.4 inches
34 cm |
Front tread | 54 inches
137 cm |
Rear tread | 52 to 72 inches
132 to 182 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Kubota LA950 loader | |
Kubota LA950A loader | |
Backhoe | |
The Kubota L4850 was recommended with three 14-inch plows or two 16-inch. Rotary cutters up to 84-inches were recommended. |
Kubota L4540A Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota L4540A Backhoe |
Transport height | 103.2 inches
262 cm |
Bucket width | 13 inches
33 cm |
18 inches
45 cm | |
24 inches
60 cm | |
30 inches
76 cm | |
36 inches
91 cm | |
Digging depth | 135.5 inches
344 cm |
Reach from pivot | 167.4 inches
425 cm |
Loading height | 98.6 inches
250 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 3450 lbs
1564 kg |
Dipperstick force | 2740 lbs
1242 kg |
Kubota L5412 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota L5412 Backhoe |
Transport height | 110 inches
279 cm |
Bucket width | 12 inches
30 cm |
16 inches
40 cm | |
18 inches
45 cm | |
24 inches
60 cm | |
Digging depth | 132 inches
335 cm |
Reach from pivot | 165 inches
419 cm |
Loading height | 108 inches
274 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 6630 lbs
3007 kg |
Dipperstick force | 3510 lbs
1592 kg |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota L4850.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Kubota L4850 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota L4850.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Diesel (gross): 53 hp / 39.5 kW; Diesel (listed): 1.87 hp / 1.4 kW
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