Kubota L4850
The Kubota L4850 is a utility tractor produced from 1991 to 1997. It features a 53 hp Kubota F2503-DI 2.5L 5-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine. The tractor offers 8-speed mechanical or hydraulic shuttle transmissions, four-wheel drive, power steering, and wet disc brakes. It has a fuel capacity of 15.9 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 11.4 gallons. The L4850 supports various attachments including loaders and backhoes, and is recommended for use with three 14-inch or two 16-inch plows and rotary cutters up to 84 inches.
Power53 hp
Founded1991 - 1997
ModelL4850
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota L4850
Power
| PTO (claimed) | 42 hp (31.3 kW) |
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| Engine (gross) | 53 hp (39.5 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
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| Ag front | 8.3-20 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
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| Model | Kubota F2503-DI |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 5-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.3x3.6 inches (84 x 91 mm) |
| Displacement | 152.5 ci (2.5 L) |
| Oil capacity | 8.5 qts (8.0 L) |
| Power (gross) | 53 hp (39.5 kW) |
| Starter power | 1.87 hp (1.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 8.5 qts (8.0 L) |
Features
| ROPS | Two-post fixed ROPS |
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| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
Capacities
| Fuel | 15.9 gal (60.2 L) |
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| Front hubs | 2.9 qts (each) (2.7 L) |
| Front diff. | 6.6 qts (6.2 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 11.4 gal (43.1 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 67.3 inches (170 cm) |
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| Length | 134.1 inches (340 cm) |
| Weight | 4080 lbs (1850 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 76.4 inches (194 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52 to 72 inches (132 to 182 cm) |
| Front tread | 54 inches (137 cm) |
| Max Drawbar | 2200 lbs (997 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 13.4 inches (34 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 61.6 inches (156 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery AH | 110 (160 Optional) |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Capacity | 11.4 gal (43.1 L) |
| Pump flow | 11 gpm (41.6 lpm) |
Production
| Type | Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Kubota |
| Years produced | 1991 - 1997 |
Attachments
| Plows | Recommended with three 14-inch plows or two 16-inch |
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| Loaders | Kubota LA950 loader, Kubota LA950A loader |
| Backhoes | Kubota L4540A Backhoe, Kubota L5412 Backhoe |
| LA950 Loader | Weight1410 lbs (639 kg) Breakout3240 lbs (1469 kg) Dump angle40° Bucket width70 inches (177 cm) Boom cylinder2.25 inches (5 cm) Rollback angle28° Bucket cylinder2.50 inches (6 cm) Lift (full at pin)2100 lbs (952 kg) |
| LA950A Loader | Boom rod1.4 inches (3 cm) Breakout3234 lbs (1466 kg) Bucket rod1.4 inches (3 cm) Dump angle40° Bucket width70.1 inches (178 cm) Boom cylinder2.25 inches (5 cm) Reach (dumped)29.9 inches (75 cm) Reach (ground)69.7 inches (177 cm) Rollback angle25° Bucket cylinder2.5 inches (6 cm) Height (at pin)113.4 inches (288 cm) Clearance (dumped)88.6 inches (225 cm) Lift (full at pin)2094 lbs (949 kg) |
| Rotary cutters | Up to 84-inches recommended |
| Kubota L5412 Backhoe | Swing Arc180° Bucket force6630 lbs (3007 kg) Bucket widths12 inches (30 cm), 16 inches (40 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 24 inches (60 cm) Digging depth132 inches (335 cm) Loading height108 inches (274 cm) Bucket Rotation180° Reach from pivot165 inches (419 cm) Transport height110 inches (279 cm) Dipperstick force3510 lbs (1592 kg) |
| Kubota L4540A Backhoe | Swing Arc180° Bucket force3450 lbs (1564 kg) Bucket widths13 inches (33 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), 30 inches (76 cm), 36 inches (91 cm) Digging depth135.5 inches (344 cm) Loading height98.6 inches (250 cm) Bucket Rotation180° Reach from pivot167.4 inches (425 cm) Transport height103.2 inches (262 cm) Dipperstick force2740 lbs (1242 kg) |
Transmission
| Hydraulic shuttle | Typehydraulic shuttle Gears8 forward and reverse Clutchwet disc DescriptionFour gears in two ranges with reverser lever. Oil capacity45.5 qts (43.1 L) |
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| Mechanical shuttle | Typemechanical shuttle Gears8 forward and reverse Clutchdry disc DescriptionFour gears in two ranges with reverser lever. Oil capacity45.5 qts (43.1 L) |
| Transmission options | 8-speed mechanical shuttle, 8-speed hydraulic shuttle |
Tractor hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear Type | I |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 3300 lbs (1496 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3200 lbs (1451 kg) |
Serial Numbers
| Location | Left side of transmission housing, on operator platform. |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Engine RPM | 540@2243, 750@2391 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/750 (1.375) |
