Head to head · Specialized

Kubota L47 vs Kubota M59

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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
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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 = 46–58

Engine Power

▲ M59 higher · +12.6 hp (+27%)
L4746.4 hp
M5959 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp

L47 is in the 34th percentile; M59 is in the 45th · 55 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
L47149 ci
M59149 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci

L47 is in the 32nd percentile; M59 is in the 32nd · 56 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
L474
M594
Median Specialized Tractor4

L47 is in the 50th percentile; M59 is in the 50th · 58 models

Operating Weight

▲ M59 higher · +3,961 lb (+90%)
L474,383 lb
M598,344 lb
Median Specialized Tractor12,600 lb

L47 is in the 27th percentile; M59 is in the 43rd · 50 models

L47 (A)M59 (B)Median Specialized Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L47Kubota M59Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelL47M59—
CategorySpecialized, Backhoe LoaderSpecialized, Backhoe LoaderSame

Engine

SpecKubota L47Kubota M59Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelV2403V2403Same
Power Output46.4hp59hp▲ M59+12.6 hp · +27%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,700RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement149ci149ciSame
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke4in4inSame

Transmission

SpecKubota L47Kubota M59Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L47Kubota M59Difference
Length121in256in▲ M59+135 in · +112%
Width71.2in74.8in▲ M59+3.6 in · +5%
Height95.1in100in▲ M59+4.9 in · +5%
Operating Weight4,383lb8,344lb▲ M59+3,961 lb · +90%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L47Kubota M59Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota L47Kubota M59Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L47Kubota M59Difference
Hitch CategoryCategory 3II/I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,860lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L47Kubota M59Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeMultiple Wet DisksWet disc—

Electrical

SpecKubota L47Kubota M59Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota L47Kubota M59Difference
Coolant2.2gal2.2galSame

Operator Station

SpecKubota L47Kubota M59Difference
TypeFour-post ROPS/FOPSFour-post ROPS with FOPS canopy—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 62 hp
A · 34th percentile (46.4 hp)B · 45th percentile (59 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 · 43rd percentile (8,344 lb)

Length

median 274 in
A · 20th percentile (121 in)B · 41st percentile (256 in)
A · L47B · M59Median Specialized Tractor
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