Head to head · Specialized

Kubota L45 vs Kubota M59

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KubotaModel A

Kubota L45

Specialized

power
45.1 hp
displacement
134 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L45 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

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Engine Power

▲ M59 higher · +13.9 hp (+31%)
L4545.1 hp
M5959 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp

L45 is in the 32nd percentile; M59 is in the 45th · 55 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M59 higher · +15 ci (+11%)
L45134 ci
M59149 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci

L45 is in the 26th percentile; M59 is in the 32nd · 56 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
L454
M594
Median Specialized Tractor4

L45 is in the 50th percentile; M59 is in the 50th · 58 models

Operating Weight

▲ M59 higher · +1,234 lb (+17%)
L457,110 lb
M598,344 lb
Median Specialized Tractor12,600 lb

L45 is in the 37th percentile; M59 is in the 43rd · 50 models

L45 (A)M59 (B)Median Specialized Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L45Kubota M59Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelL45M59
CategorySpecialized, Backhoe LoaderSpecialized, Backhoe LoaderSame

Engine

SpecKubota L45Kubota M59Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelV2203V2403
Power Output45.1hp59hpM59+13.9 hp · +31%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,700RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement134ci149ciM59+15 ci · +11%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.6in4inM59+0.4 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecKubota L45Kubota M59Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L45Kubota M59Difference
Length237in256inM59+19 in · +8%
Width72.4in74.8inM59+2.4 in · +3%
Height94.9in100inM59+5.1 in · +5%
Operating Weight7,110lb8,344lbM59+1,234 lb · +17%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L45Kubota M59Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota L45Kubota M59Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L45Kubota M59Difference
Hitch CategoryIII/I
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear
Hitch Capacity3,860lb3,860lbSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L45Kubota M59Difference
Chassis Type4WD (MFWD 4WD)4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeMechanical wet discWet disc

Electrical

SpecKubota L45Kubota M59Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota L45Kubota M59Difference
Coolant1.7gal2.2galM59+0.5 gal · +29%

Operator Station

SpecKubota L45Kubota 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 · 32nd percentile (45.1 hp)B · 45th percentile (59 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 · 43rd percentile (8,344 lb)

Length

median 274 in
A · 37th percentile (237 in)B · 41st percentile (256 in)
A · L45B · M59Median Specialized Tractor
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