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KubotaModel A
Kubota L39
Specialized
- power
- 39 hp
- displacement
- 111 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Specialized
Kubota L39 vs Kubota L48
KubotaModel B
Kubota L48
Specialized
- power
- 48 hp
- displacement
- 149 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
KubotaKubota L39
vs
KubotaKubota L48
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized
Engine Power
▲ L48 higher · +9 hp (+23%)L3939 hp
L4848 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp
L39 is in the 26th percentile; L48 is in the 36th · 55 models
Engine Displacement
▲ L48 higher · +38 ci (+34%)L39111 ci
L48149 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci
L39 is in the 20th percentile; L48 is in the 32nd · 56 models
Cylinders
▲ L48 higher · +1 (+33%)L393
L484
Median Specialized Tractor4
L39 is in the 18th percentile; L48 is in the 50th · 58 models
Operating Weight
▲ L48 higher · +772 lb (+11%)L396,988 lb
L487,760 lb
Median Specialized Tractor12,600 lb
L39 is in the 35th percentile; L48 is in the 41st · 50 models
L39 (A)L48 (B)Median Specialized Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Kubota L39 | Kubota L48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Kubota | Same |
| Model | L39 | L48 | — |
| Category | Specialized, Backhoe Loader | Specialized, Backhoe Loader | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Kubota L39 | Kubota L48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Kubota | Same |
| Model | D1803 | Kubota | — |
| Power Output | 39hp | 48hp | ▲ L48+9 hp · +23% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,800RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ L48+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 111ci | 149ci | ▲ L48+38 ci · +34% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 4in | 4in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Kubota L39 | Kubota L48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Glide Shift | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Kubota L39 | Kubota L48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 234in | 241in | ▲ L48+7 in · +3% |
| Width | Not recorded | 74.4in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 120in | — |
| Operating Weight | 6,988lb | 7,760lb | ▲ L48+772 lb · +11% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Kubota L39 | Kubota L48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Kubota L39 | Kubota L48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Live-continuous | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Kubota L39 | Kubota L48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | I | I | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 2,800lb | 3,308lb | ▲ L48+508 lb · +18% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Kubota L39 | Kubota L48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Wet disc type | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Kubota L39 | Kubota L48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Kubota L39 | Kubota L48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Kubota L39 | Kubota L48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Four-post ROPS with FOPS canopy | Four-post FOPS canopy | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 62 hpA · 26th percentile (39 hp)B · 36th percentile (48 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 239 ciA · 20th percentile (111 ci)B · 32nd percentile (149 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 18th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 12,600 lbA · 35th percentile (6,988 lb)B · 41st percentile (7,760 lb)
Length
median 274 inA · 35th percentile (234 in)B · 39th percentile (241 in)
A · L39B · L48Median Specialized Tractor