Head to head · Specialized

Kubota L47 vs Kubota L48

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KubotaModel A

Kubota L47

Specialized

power
46.4 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L47 specs
Kubota L48 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota L48

Specialized

power
48 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L48 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized

n = 46–58

Engine Power

▲ L48 higher · +1.6 hp (+3%)
L4746.4 hp
L4848 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp

L47 is in the 34th percentile; L48 is in the 36th · 55 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
L47149 ci
L48149 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci

L47 is in the 32nd percentile; L48 is in the 32nd · 56 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
L474
L484
Median Specialized Tractor4

L47 is in the 50th percentile; L48 is in the 50th · 58 models

Operating Weight

▲ L48 higher · +3,377 lb (+77%)
L474,383 lb
L487,760 lb
Median Specialized Tractor12,600 lb

L47 is in the 27th percentile; L48 is in the 41st · 50 models

L47 (A)L48 (B)Median Specialized Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L47Kubota L48Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelL47L48—
CategorySpecialized, Backhoe LoaderSpecialized, Backhoe LoaderSame

Engine

SpecKubota L47Kubota L48Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelV2403Kubota—
Power Output46.4hp48hp▲ L48+1.6 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,800RPM▲ L48+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement149ci149ciSame
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke4in4inSame

Transmission

SpecKubota L47Kubota L48Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L47Kubota L48Difference
Length121in241in▲ L48+120 in · +99%
Width71.2in74.4in▲ L48+3.2 in · +4%
Height95.1in120in▲ L48+24.9 in · +26%
Operating Weight4,383lb7,760lb▲ L48+3,377 lb · +77%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L47Kubota L48Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota L47Kubota L48Difference
TypeIndependentLive-continuous—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L47Kubota L48Difference
Hitch CategoryCategory 3I—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,308lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L47Kubota L48Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeMultiple Wet DisksWet disc—

Electrical

SpecKubota L47Kubota L48Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota L47Kubota L48Difference
Coolant2.2galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecKubota L47Kubota L48Difference
TypeFour-post ROPS/FOPSFour-post FOPS canopy—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 62 hp
A · 34th percentile (46.4 hp)B · 36th percentile (48 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,600 lb
A · 27th percentile (4,383 lb)B · 41st percentile (7,760 lb)

Length

median 274 in
A · 20th percentile (121 in)B · 39th percentile (241 in)
A · L47B · L48Median Specialized Tractor
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