Tractor comparison: Specialized

Kubota L45 vs Kubota L48

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KubotaModel A

Kubota L45

Specialized

power
45.1 hp
displacement
134 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
L45 specifications
Kubota L48 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota L48

Specialized

power
48 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
L48 specifications
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Main specifications

Main specifications and the Specialized category median

n = 46–58

Engine Power

▲ L48 is higher by 2.9 hp (+6%)
L4545.1 hp
L4848 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp

L45 is in the 32nd percentile and L48 is in the 36th percentile (55 models in the category).

Engine Displacement

▲ L48 is higher by 15 ci (+11%)
L45134 ci
L48149 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci

L45 is in the 26th percentile and L48 is in the 32nd percentile (56 models in the category).

Cylinders

= Equal
L454
L484
Median Specialized Tractor4

L45 is in the 50th percentile and L48 is in the 50th percentile (58 models in the category).

Operating Weight

▲ L48 is higher by 650 lb (+9%)
L457,110 lb
L487,760 lb
Median Specialized Tractor12,600 lb

L45 is in the 37th percentile and L48 is in the 41st percentile (50 models in the category).

L45 (A)L48 (B)Median Specialized Tractor

Full comparison

All specifications

General Information

SpecKubota L45Kubota L48Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelL45L48—
CategorySpecialized, Backhoe LoaderSpecialized, Backhoe LoaderSame

Engine

SpecKubota L45Kubota L48Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelV2203Kubota—
Power Output45.1hp48hp▲ L48+2.9 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,800RPM▲ L48+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement134ci149ci▲ L48+15 ci · +11%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.6in4in▲ L48+0.4 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecKubota L45Kubota L48Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L45Kubota L48Difference
Length237in241in▲ L48+4 in · +2%
Width72.4in74.4in▲ L48+2 in · +3%
Height94.9in120in▲ L48+25.1 in · +26%
Operating Weight7,110lb7,760lb▲ L48+650 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L45Kubota L48Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota L45Kubota L48Difference
TypeIndependentLive-continuous—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L45Kubota L48Difference
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch Capacity3,860lb3,308lb▲ L45+552 lb · +17%

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L45Kubota L48Difference
Chassis Type4WD (MFWD 4WD)4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeMechanical wet discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecKubota L45Kubota L48Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota L45Kubota L48Difference
Coolant1.7galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecKubota L45Kubota L48Difference
TypeFour-post ROPS with FOPS canopyFour-post FOPS canopy—

Category ranking

Category percentiles

Engine Power

median 62 hp
A: 32nd percentile (45.1 hp)B: 36th percentile (48 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 239 ci
A: 26th percentile (134 ci)B: 32nd percentile (149 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A: 50th percentile (4)B: 50th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 12,600 lb
A: 37th percentile (7,110 lb)B: 41st percentile (7,760 lb)

Length

median 274 in
A: 37th percentile (237 in)B: 39th percentile (241 in)
A: L45B: L48Median Specialized Tractor
Specification pageKubota L45Specification pageKubota L48