Tractor Comparison
Kioti DK4520 vs Kubota L4802
The L4802 has 0.1 hp more PTO horsepower (39 vs 38.9). The DK4520 has 396 lb more lift 24 in behind the lift points (2,716 vs 2,320).
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DK4520 vs L4802 Specs
Kioti DK4520
Kubota L4802
| Spec | Kioti DK4520 | Kubota L4802 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine HP | Kioti DK452044.9 hp [2] | Kubota L480248.4 hp [1] |
| PTO HP | Kioti DK452038.9 hp [2] | Kubota L480239 hp [1] |
| Transmission | Kioti DK45208F/8R synchronized shuttle [2] | Kubota L4802HST (3 range) [1] |
| Drive | Kioti DK45204WD [2] | Kubota L48024WD [1] |
| 3-point hitch | Kioti DK4520Category 1 [1] | Kubota L4802Category 1 [1] |
| Lift at the lift points | Kioti DK4520Not published | Kubota L48022,870 lb [1] |
| Lift 24 in behind the lift points | Kioti DK45202,716 lb [2] | Kubota L48022,320 lb [1] |
| Rear PTO | Kioti DK4520540 rpm [2] | Kubota L4802540 rpm [1] |
| Mid PTO | Kioti DK45202,000 rpm [1] | Kubota L4802Not published |
| Total hydraulic flow | Kioti DK452014.6 gpm [2] | Kubota L4802Not published |
| Implement (main) flow | Kioti DK4520Not published | Kubota L48027.8 gpm [1] |
| Steering flow | Kioti DK4520Not published | Kubota L48024.7 gpm [1] |
| Weight | Kioti DK45203,373 lb [1] | Kubota L48023,549 lb [1] |
| Rear tread | Kioti DK452049.3 in [1] | Kubota L4802Not published |
| Loader | Kioti DK4520KL5520 [2] | Kubota L4802LA766 [2] |
| Loader lift at the pivot pins | Kioti DK45202,474 lb [2] | Kubota L48021,675.8 lb [2] |
| Loader coupler | Kioti DK4520Not published | Kubota L48022-lever quick coupler standard [2] |
| Fuel tank | Kioti DK452011.9 gal [2] | Kubota L480213.5 gal [1] |
| Starting price (MSRP) | Kioti DK4520$31,121 | Kubota L4802$24,925 |
- The L4802 has 0.1 hp more PTO horsepower (39 vs 38.9).
- The DK4520 has 396 lb more lift 24 in behind the lift points (2,716 vs 2,320).
- The L4802 has 176 lb more weight (3,549 vs 3,373).
- The DK4520 has 798.2 lb more loader lift at the pivot pins (2,474 vs 1,675.8).
What fits each
Implements That Fit the DK4520 and L4802
How many of the implements on this site fit each tractor by the makers’ ratings, and the widths that fit.
| Implement | Kioti DK4520 | Kubota L4802 |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Cutters | Kioti DK452011 of 14 44, 48, 60, 68 and 72 in | Kubota L480211 of 14 44, 48, 60, 68 and 72 in |
| Box Blades | Kioti DK45204 of 9 48, 60 and 72 in | Kubota L48021 of 9 60 in |
| Rear Blades | Kioti DK45201 of 8 72 in | Kubota L48020 of 8 |
| Landscape Rakes | Kioti DK45200 of 7 | Kubota L48020 of 7 |
| Post Hole Diggers | Kioti DK45201 of 7 | Kubota L48021 of 7 |
| Rotary Tillers | Kioti DK45207 of 10 48, 50, 59, 60, 66 and 72 in | Kubota L48025 of 10 48, 50, 59, 66 and 72 in |
| Grapples | Kioti DK45200 of 10 55, 60 and 72 in | Kubota L48020 of 10 55 and 60 in |
| Pallet Forks | Kioti DK45200 of 7 | Kubota L48020 of 7 46, 47 and 49 in |
| Hay Rakes | Kioti DK45202 of 5 98 and 100 in | Kubota L48022 of 5 98 and 100 in |
| Disc and Drum Mowers | Kioti DK45200 of 4 | Kubota L48020 of 4 |
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Questions
DK4520 vs L4802: Common Questions
Which lifts more with the 3-point hitch, the DK4520 or the L4802?
The Kioti DK4520: 2,716 vs 2,320 lb at 24 in, per Kioti and Kubota.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the DK4520 or the L4802?
The Kubota L4802: 39 vs 38.9 PTO hp, per Kioti and Kubota.
Which is heavier, the DK4520 or the L4802?
The Kubota L4802: 3,549 vs 3,373 lb, per Kioti and Kubota.
Which has the stronger loader, the DK4520 or the L4802?
The Kioti DK4520: 2,474 vs 1,675.8 lb at the pivot pins, per Kioti and Kubota.
Which costs less, the DK4520 or the L4802?
By the makers' listed starting prices, the Kubota L4802: $24,925 vs $31,121. Dealer prices and builds vary.
Sources for the DK4520 and L4802 Specs
Kioti DK4520
- KIOTI DK4520 product page (Full Specs), Daedong-USA, Inc. (KIOTI Tractor), checked 2026-10-05
- KIOTI DK20/DK20SE Series brochure (PDF), Daedong-USA, Inc. (KIOTI Tractor), checked 2026-10-05
- KIOTI front end loaders page (spec tables), Daedong-USA, Inc. (KIOTI Tractor), checked 2026-10-05
Where the maker’s own documents disagree
- Brochure hitch row reads 'Category I Category II' across DK4520/5020/5520 without clear column split; product page states Category 1 for DK4520.
- Pump capacity: brochure 14.6 gpm; product page 14.70 gpm.
- Loader KL5520 lift to full height at pivot pins: 2,474 lb (brochure and loader page agree).
Kubota L4802
- Kubota L02 (Standard L) Series spec sheet (PDF), Kubota Tractor Corp., checked 2026-10-05
- Kubota L02 Series brochure (PDF), Kubota Tractor Corp., checked 2026-10-05
- Kubota Standard L Series page, kubotausa.com, Kubota Tractor Corp., checked 2026-10-05
Where the maker’s own documents disagree
- Substituted: L4701 is no longer on Kubota's current US lineup; L4802 is its direct successor.
- kubotausa.com lists L4802 'as low as' $24,925, below the L3902's $26,181 (as published).
- Gear-Drive (8F/8R) version: 40.5 PTO HP; 3296 lb (2WD) / 3428 lb (4WD).
- Rear PTO 540 at 2640 engine rpm (HST); mid PTO not listed.
- L02 spec sheet has separate Gear-Drive and HST columns; HST 4WD values used. Spec sheet table uses merged cells; columns assigned by x-position.
Header photo: Kioti DK6030 HST by MarcelX42, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.