Compare/David Brown 800 vs Kubota L45

David Brown 800 vs Kubota L45

Verdict: David Brown 800 vs Kubota L45

The David Brown 800 and the Kubota L45 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 45 hp. Kubota L45 is the lighter machine (3,253 kg vs 4,177 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L45 is the newer design (2009 vs 1965). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

David Brown

Fit score

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

45 hp

Confidence

40%

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

David BrownReference

KubotaReference

With 16.9/14-24 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

rear standardReference

Original price

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$43,672 (2011)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

33.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 114 mmReference

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Power

33.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dual dry elementReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2700Reference

Torque

162.7 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.7 LReference

46.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

12.5 LReference

6.5 LReference

Engine (gross)

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33.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

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31.7 kWReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Power (net)

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31.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

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33.6 kWReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Compression

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42.5Reference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Transmission

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HST PlusReference

Capacities

Fuel

62.5 LReference

45.0 LReference

Front axle

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7.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

40.9 LReference

46.2 LReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

40.9 LReference

46.2 LReference

Pressure

144.8 barReference

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Pump flow

104.5 lpmReference

23.5 lpmReference

PTO (claimed)

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23.9 kWReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Total flow

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94.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

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25.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

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I (optional)Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1746 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1250 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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540@2590Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

199 cmReference

184 cmReference

Weight

1270 kgReference

3253 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

27x10.5-15Reference

Rear tire

16.9/14-24Reference

15x19.5Reference

Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

27x10.5-15Reference

Industrial rear

16.9/14-24Reference

15x19.5Reference

Length

721 cmReference

601 cmReference

Width

195 cmReference

184 cmReference

Height (hood)

130 cmReference

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Max front axle

4082 kgReference

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Ground clearance

29 cmReference

31 cmReference

Front tread

147 cmReference

116 cmReference

Rear tread

157 cmReference

142 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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27x10.50LL-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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16.5L-16.1Reference

Height (ROPS)

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241 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

365 cmReference

307 cmReference

Dump angle

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111 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

generatorReference

alternatorReference

Charging amps

11Reference

45Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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80Reference

Attachment overview

Wain-Roy 12' Backhoe

Backhoe type

Wain-Roy 14' BackhoeReference

Kubota BT1000A BackhoeReference

Bucket width

60 cmReference

91 cmReference

Digging depth

426 cmReference

307 cmReference

Reach from pivot

533 cmReference

408 cmReference

Loading height

314 cmReference

231 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

185°Reference

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Wain-Roy 14' Backhoe

Speeds

Kubota BT1000A Backhoe

2-Foot flat digging depth

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304 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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259 cmReference

Bucket force

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2642 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1714 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.