KubotaModel A
Kubota L48
Specialized
- power
- 48 hp
- displacement
- 149 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Specialized
Kubota L48 vs Kubota M59
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KubotaModel B
Kubota M59
Specialized
- power
- 59 hp
- displacement
- 149 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
KubotaKubota L48
vs
KubotaKubota M59
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized
Engine Power
▲ M59 higher · +11 hp (+23%)L4848 hp
M5959 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp
L48 is in the 36th percentile; M59 is in the 45th · 55 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tiedL48149 ci
M59149 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci
L48 is in the 32nd percentile; M59 is in the 32nd · 56 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedL484
M594
Median Specialized Tractor4
L48 is in the 50th percentile; M59 is in the 50th · 58 models
Operating Weight
▲ M59 higher · +584 lb (+8%)L487,760 lb
M598,344 lb
Median Specialized Tractor12,600 lb
L48 is in the 41st percentile; M59 is in the 43rd · 50 models
L48 (A)M59 (B)Median Specialized Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Kubota L48 | Kubota M59 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Kubota | Same |
| Model | L48 | M59 | — |
| Category | Specialized, Backhoe Loader | Specialized, Backhoe Loader | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Kubota L48 | Kubota M59 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Kubota | Same |
| Model | Kubota | V2403 | — |
| Power Output | 48hp | 59hp | ▲ M59+11 hp · +23% |
| Rated RPM | 2,800RPM | 2,700RPM | ▲ L48+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 149ci | 149ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 4in | 4in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Kubota L48 | Kubota M59 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Kubota L48 | Kubota M59 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 241in | 256in | ▲ M59+15 in · +6% |
| Width | 74.4in | 74.8in | ▲ M59+0.4 in · <1% |
| Height | 120in | 100in | ▲ L48+20 in · +20% |
| Operating Weight | 7,760lb | 8,344lb | ▲ M59+584 lb · +8% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Kubota L48 | Kubota M59 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Kubota L48 | Kubota M59 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live-continuous | Independent | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Kubota L48 | Kubota M59 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | I | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,308lb | 3,860lb | ▲ M59+552 lb · +17% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Kubota L48 | Kubota M59 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Wet disc | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Kubota L48 | Kubota M59 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Kubota L48 | Kubota M59 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 2.2gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Kubota L48 | Kubota M59 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Four-post FOPS canopy | Four-post ROPS with FOPS canopy | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 62 hpA · 36th percentile (48 hp)B · 45th percentile (59 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 239 ciA · 32nd percentile (149 ci)B · 32nd percentile (149 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 12,600 lbA · 41st percentile (7,760 lb)B · 43rd percentile (8,344 lb)
Length
median 274 inA · 39th percentile (241 in)B · 41st percentile (256 in)
A · L48B · M59Median Specialized Tractor