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KubotaModel A
Kubota L45
Specialized
- power
- 45.1 hp
- displacement
- 134 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Specialized
Kubota L45 vs Kubota L48
KubotaModel B
Kubota L48
Specialized
- power
- 48 hp
- displacement
- 149 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
KubotaKubota L45
vs
KubotaKubota L48
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized
Engine Power
▲ L48 higher · +2.9 hp (+6%)L4545.1 hp
L4848 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp
L45 is in the 32nd percentile; L48 is in the 36th · 55 models
Engine Displacement
▲ L48 higher · +15 ci (+11%)L45134 ci
L48149 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci
L45 is in the 26th percentile; L48 is in the 32nd · 56 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedL454
L484
Median Specialized Tractor4
L45 is in the 50th percentile; L48 is in the 50th · 58 models
Operating Weight
▲ L48 higher · +650 lb (+9%)L457,110 lb
L487,760 lb
Median Specialized Tractor12,600 lb
L45 is in the 37th percentile; L48 is in the 41st · 50 models
L45 (A)L48 (B)Median Specialized Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Kubota L45 | Kubota L48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Kubota | Same |
| Model | L45 | L48 | — |
| Category | Specialized, Backhoe Loader | Specialized, Backhoe Loader | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Kubota L45 | Kubota L48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Kubota | Same |
| Model | V2203 | Kubota | — |
| Power Output | 45.1hp | 48hp | ▲ L48+2.9 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | 2,700RPM | 2,800RPM | ▲ L48+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 134ci | 149ci | ▲ L48+15 ci · +11% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.6in | 4in | ▲ L48+0.4 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | Kubota L45 | Kubota L48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Kubota L45 | Kubota L48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 237in | 241in | ▲ L48+4 in · +2% |
| Width | 72.4in | 74.4in | ▲ L48+2 in · +3% |
| Height | 94.9in | 120in | ▲ L48+25.1 in · +26% |
| Operating Weight | 7,110lb | 7,760lb | ▲ L48+650 lb · +9% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Kubota L45 | Kubota L48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Kubota L45 | Kubota L48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Live-continuous | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Kubota L45 | Kubota L48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | I | I | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,860lb | 3,308lb | ▲ L45+552 lb · +17% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Kubota L45 | Kubota L48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4WD (MFWD 4WD) | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Mechanical wet disc | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Kubota L45 | Kubota L48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Kubota L45 | Kubota L48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.7gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Kubota L45 | 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 · 32nd percentile (45.1 hp)B · 36th percentile (48 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 239 ciA · 26th percentile (134 ci)B · 32nd percentile (149 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 12,600 lbA · 37th percentile (7,110 lb)B · 41st percentile (7,760 lb)
Length
median 274 inA · 37th percentile (237 in)B · 39th percentile (241 in)
A · L45B · L48Median Specialized Tractor