Kubota L4600 4.70 star(s) (15)

Fuel injectors
Model Year: 2013

I have an L4600 with just over 300 hours. Already I'm having engine troubles. It has no power and now the mechanic states that the fuel injectors are bad and need to be replaced. The mechanic states that with 300 hours the fuel injectors should not go bad this fast.

Pros: Good price
Cons: Going to sell it and buy a John Deere

TIme
Model Year: 2013

Due to the short time of ownership, it is too early to know what the future problems might be.

Pros: HST, Fiberglass Canopy
Cons: Flimsy step and operator platform

Not a Japan Tractor
Model Year: 2014

The L4600 is the only Kubota made in Thailand. Look at the tag on the motor block. When you buy a Japanese tractor, you expect certain things. This is the only one not made in Japan.

Pros: Kubota.
Cons: Not a REAL Kubota.

My 2nd Tractor, A Great Unit
Model Year: 0

Bought a JD750 4WD new in '85. Now has 670 hrs. Recently retired and bought a 10 ac. property with lots a old hardwood. First year, used the JD and it's decent, but would come close to tipping when hefting timbers. And the PH digger got stuck a few times when it didn't have the power to pull up. I was looking at Mahindra, Kioti, JD, MF, INHO, albeit uneducated, the Kubota was the best value and bang for the buck. I went with the 4WD and ag tires. I have a set of Titan 42" forks w/QA; a boom, PH digger, 60" Gearmore rototiller, hiller/furrower, Ratchet Rake, 60" box blade. Currently, I'm thinking the pallet forks are the MVP. I can quickly move and stack logs with out getting off. I use it to heft large boulders (over a ton ea.). Use the boom to rip out stumps. This Kubota unit is pretty strong. So far, I'm happy with it.

Pros: Quick start, great "HPG" (hours per galllon), easy to drive, comfortable, strong.
Cons: Only has step on it side. Joy stick kinda gets in the way when getting on/off the right side. I wish the stick was shorter and that each side had an assist handle and step.

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Kubota L4600 HST - Great Tractor
Model Year: 2013

Bought this L4600 on the recommendation of a friend who uses and sells various models/brands of tractors, implements, and other farm supplies. It has been a great tractor! We have hills and about 34 acres of pasture, 26 of which I bush hog, and the other 8 I finish mow. I am also expanding the pasture by clearing some brush fields that were allowed to grow on two hillsides. While I've had to replace various parts on both the brush hog and finish mower, the tractor has held up well. While clearing heavy brush, some of the brush managed to rip the wiring from the switch which activates/deactivates the PTO, but that was an easy fix. Perhaps Kubota should consider a metal guard to protect this IMO "vulnerable" connection. I am using the tractor more and more and often spend long days on it at present. Wish I had talked myself into a cab model with AC and heat and filtered air; but otherwise this tractor is great! I'm adding a third function hydraulic control to handle a grapple.

Pros: Strong, easy to use, and comfortable.
Cons: Wish I had a cab.

Design Flaw in HST
Model Year: 2013

I absolutely love my L4600 HST. I bought the tractor mainly for moving and blowing snow around the Horse arena and hay barn. It has proven to be small enough to go anywhere and powerful enough to move anything I want to move with it. The only reason I would give it 4 stars on the features is that the R/L brake pedals are right by the HST forward and backward pedal. When plowing snow I can't really put the tractor in cruise/set throttle mode as I am continually going back and forward. If I need to brake a sharp right or left turn you have to bring the left leg across to the far right, step on the left or right brake while pressing forward or backward on the HST pedal. This is very awkward.

Pros: Handy, dependable, powerful.
Cons: Right left brake too near HST pedal.

Kubota Rating
Model Year: 2012

Well made and designed almost perfect. I would add a guard rail on the left side of the drivers seat to keep from disengaging the transfer/range handle. Also, it would be nice to have two hooks on the outside of the FEL for light lifting. Also, a 5/16 hook on the inside of the bucket would be great.

Pros: Power, and ease of use.
Cons: Filters are expensive.

Kubota L4600 HST---Great Machine
Model Year: 2013

Compact and powerful. You can obtain a Brown 416 bush hog (PTO has 38 hp, Brown 416 requires 30 hp) and go to town clearing LOTS of stuff you wouldn't think you would be able to. Mine has the L764 loader option. Just made a repair. The hydraulic filter extends out past the decking and i caught it on something. It broke the hydraulic filter bracket. Replacing it was fairly easy. I am building an armor plate to go extend underneath the filter to keep it from happening again.

Pros: Easy to use.
Cons: Exposed hydraulic hoses and filter underneath right side needs armor.

Kubota L4600
Model Year: 2012

Bought the L4600 for an all around tractor and it has done well. I have used it like a dozer and cleared about 10 acres of heavy brush and trees. I was surprised at how big of a tree it would push over. Some close to 50 ft tall. I also plow, bush hog, and cut and bale hay with it. I also load 5x5 round bales 2 high on a goose neck trailer. It has been a good tractor considering what I put it through.

Pros: Good all around tractor.
Cons: Wish the shuttle shift was on the dash rather than beside the seat.

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Review Kubota L4600
Model Year: 2013

Overall I am well pleased with this tractor. I haven't put many hours on it yet (less than 5 hours). It is 4x4 and has good excellent power for it's size. Lift height and ease of operation are good for the loader; it has plenty of PTO power to run a 6 foot shredder running at a nice speed, even with the hydro-static transmission. I was able to cut a 5 acre area in about half the time my old tractor could do it. the quick release features for the loader are great. I hated to shell out the money for a new tractor right now but this Kubota seems to do everything I need done. I looked for about a year before I purchased, I narrowed it down between a John Deere, LS and the Kubota. I know, "LS?' but I test drove it and played with it a little and it is really a nice little tractor with a lot of nice little features. In the end, I choose the Kubota base on reputation, reliability, power, weight, and tractor frame knowing my land. If you look at specs this Kubota isn't the heaviest tractor. To increase a weight I had them fill the back tires with cooling fluid. This extra weigh helps with traction and negates the need for extra weight in the rear when lifting heavy items with the loader (heavy round bales or big rocks.

Pros: Good power, steering great, and very simple to operate.
Cons: Haven't found any yet, but wish it had a visual loader level like LS.

Kubota 4600
Model Year: 2013

The Kubota has performed all operations required of it. Runs a 6 foot rotary mower effortlessly. Lifts a 6 foot front end loader full of material. Cannot bog the 4 wheel tractor down. Use front end loader to "plant" T Post. Runs a 5 foot PTO tiller, 6 foot harrow, and subsoiler.

Pros: Good value (lots of tractor for the money). Economical to run. Strong and versatile.
Cons: More remote hydraulics. Quick coupling for remotes.

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New L4600 and LA 764 FEL
Model Year: 2013

So far I am really enjoying this tractor. This is my first and hopefully last new tractor purchase. I am not a farmer or own acreage but this is used at my 10k acre hunting lease. Comparing this L4600 to the MF231, or the Long 2610 I had been using previously is night and day. It is so much more comfortable than a older styled tractor. The ergonomics are very nice.The open type station is nice. Everything is in a easy to use place. I went with the R1 Ag tires instead of the R4 industrial type tires since Im not cutting lawns with it. I purchased it with the LA764 FEL. Very smooth operating and has good lifting power. The 3 pt hitch works well and responds in small increments. No jumping or jerky 3 pt. as some have posted to watch out for on these models. I will update this review when I get some more hours on it.

Pros: Comfort , sized nice. Fits on most standard "car hauler" type trailers.
Cons: The hydro-stat rocker type fed/rev pedal. It's fine when wearing shoes, but when wearing boots it is not comfortable rocking your ankle back and forth. This is the only thing I would change on this tractor if I could. The side by side fwd/rev pedal on a Deere Hydro are much easier to use when wearing boots, IMO.

Hard to Say Much Bad About It At This Point
Model Year: 2013

I grew up with Allis Chalmers and JD's but bought a place in Argentina several years ago that came with a small Kubota. I was very impressed so when I needed a tractor here recently I had a choice between JD, Case, or Kubota for dealerships and I decided on the 4x4 Kubota with loader and a snow blower. I already had a blade, shredder, and post hole digger.

Pros: Too early to say.
Cons: Too early to say.

Kubota L4600 Turf Tires/Rear Remote/2wd
Model Year: 2013

78 inch wide with turf tires. Set up for mowing with 14' batwing finish mower municipal parks and sports fields. In choosing this model we wanted a large enough PTO and balance tractor wt/mower wt. Also the correct size for trailering. Front tires are at wide position for moderate hillside mowing. 2013 estimated mowing hours 360. We will post back in November to let you know how this new model performed. Why 2wd, if we need 4wd, we shouldn't be mowing.

Pros: Looks sharp and is new.
Cons: We will let you know.

Kubota L4600
Model Year: 2012

First tractor I have ever owned. Only 5 Hours on it at the time of review. Basically I needed the tractor for keeping up my 10 acres. Main uses will be using a cutter and a box blade. Very happy with the performance so far.

Pros: Easy to operate, sips fuel, gear drive transmission is excellent, plenty of power.
Cons: None to date.