Name: 2026 Kubota L4802DT Tractor/Loader/Grapple
Brand: KUBOTA
SKU: L4802DT

The Kubota L4802DT is a heavy-duty, four-wheel drive (4WD) compact utility tractor built as the flagship powerhouse of the standard L02 Series. It is engineered specifically for landowners, landscapers, and contractors who require maximum mechanical reliability and higher horsepower in a compact frame. The “DT” designation indicates that this model features a traditional gear-drive manual transmission rather than a hydrostatic (HST) system, giving operators maximum power transfer to the ground and a reliable mechanical shuttle for heavy-duty application efficiency.

Designed to easily handle large 6-foot implements, it excels at heavy brush cutting, property grading, and intensive loader operations.

Engine & Performance Specifications

- Engine: Kubota Direct Injection, 4-cylinder, vertical, water-cooled diesel engine.
- Gross Horsepower: 48.4 HP (approx. 46.0 Net HP).
- Power Take-Off (PTO) Power: 40.5 HP.
- PTO Type: Live or Electro-Hydraulic Independent (540 RPM @ 2475 Engine RPM). Includes a “parked PTO” button allowing rear implement operation while out of the seat.

Drivetrain & Transmission

- Transmission Type: Synchro-shuttle gear drive manual transmission.
- Speeds: 8 forward and 8 reverse (8×8) speeds, featuring 2 ranges (low/high).
- Drive System: Standard 4WD with mechanical rear differential lock.
- Clutch: Dry type, single-stage.
- Brakes: Mechanical, wet disc type.
- Steering: Hydrostatic power steering.
- Max Travel Speed: Up to 15.8 mph in high gear.

Hydraulics & 3-Point Hitch

Total Hydraulic Flow: 7.8 GPM.
3-Point Hitch: SAE Category 1 with standard sway bars/telescoping stabilizers for easier implement changes over traditional check chains.
Hitch Lift Capacity: 2,870 lbs at lift points / pivot pins (reduces to 2,320 lbs at 24 inches behind lift points). Front Loader Compatibility (LA766)

- Loader Model: Formally paired with the heavy-duty Kubota LA766 front loader.
- Attachment System: 2-lever Skid Steer Quick Attach (SSQA) front faceplate.
- Standard Bucket Size: 72-inch quick-attach utility bucket.
- Lift Capacity (at Pivot Pin): 1,675.8 lbs at maximum height.

Operator Comfort & Physical Build

Chassis Construction: Heavy-duty steel chassis with a cast-iron front axle.
Approximate Base Weight: 3,549 lbs (tractor only, without loader or filled tires).
Operator Station: Wide, semi-flat open operator platform with an adjustable suspension seat and a folding Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS).
Standard Ergonomic Features: Rubberized floor mat (dampens vibration and noise), standard mechanical cruise control, inboard-routed loader hydraulic lines (shields them from debris), integrated cup holder, and an onboard tool box.