Head to head · Specialized

Kubota L39 vs Kubota M59

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KubotaModel A

Kubota L39

Specialized

power
39 hp
displacement
111 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full L39 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota M59

Specialized

power
59 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full M59 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized

n = 50–58

Engine Power

▲ M59 higher · +20 hp (+51%)
L3939 hp
M5959 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp

L39 is in the 26th percentile; M59 is in the 45th · 55 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M59 higher · +38 ci (+34%)
L39111 ci
M59149 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci

L39 is in the 20th percentile; M59 is in the 32nd · 56 models

Cylinders

▲ M59 higher · +1 (+33%)
L393
M594
Median Specialized Tractor4

L39 is in the 18th percentile; M59 is in the 50th · 58 models

Operating Weight

▲ M59 higher · +1,356 lb (+19%)
L396,988 lb
M598,344 lb
Median Specialized Tractor12,600 lb

L39 is in the 35th percentile; M59 is in the 43rd · 50 models

L39 (A)M59 (B)Median Specialized Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L39Kubota M59Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelL39M59—
CategorySpecialized, Backhoe LoaderSpecialized, Backhoe LoaderSame

Engine

SpecKubota L39Kubota M59Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelD1803V2403—
Power Output39hp59hp▲ M59+20 hp · +51%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,700RPM—
Cylinders34▲ M59+1 · +33%
Displacement111ci149ci▲ M59+38 ci · +34%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke4in4inSame

Transmission

SpecKubota L39Kubota M59Difference
TypeGlide ShiftHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L39Kubota M59Difference
Length234in256in▲ M59+22 in · +9%
WidthNot recorded74.8in—
HeightNot recorded100in—
Operating Weight6,988lb8,344lb▲ M59+1,356 lb · +19%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L39Kubota M59Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota L39Kubota M59Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L39Kubota M59Difference
Hitch CategoryIII/I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity2,800lb3,860lb▲ M59+1,060 lb · +38%

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L39Kubota M59Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeWet disc typeWet disc—

Electrical

SpecKubota L39Kubota M59Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota L39Kubota M59Difference
Coolant2gal2.2gal▲ M59+0.2 gal · +10%

Operator Station

SpecKubota L39Kubota M59Difference
TypeFour-post ROPS with FOPS canopyFour-post ROPS with FOPS canopySame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 62 hp
A · 26th percentile (39 hp)B · 45th percentile (59 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 239 ci
A · 20th percentile (111 ci)B · 32nd percentile (149 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 18th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 12,600 lb
A · 35th percentile (6,988 lb)B · 43rd percentile (8,344 lb)

Length

median 274 in
A · 35th percentile (234 in)B · 41st percentile (256 in)
A · L39B · M59Median Specialized Tractor
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