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Kubota B26 vs Kubota L39
Verdict: Kubota B26 vs Kubota L39
The Kubota B26 and the Kubota L39 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L39 leads on rated power with 39 hp against 26 hp. Kubota B26 is the lighter machine (1,814 kg vs 3,169 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B26 is the newer design (2007 vs 2005). In short: choose the Kubota L39 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota B26 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
26 hp
39 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Original price
$33,673 (2011)Reference
$40,167 (2011)Reference
Differential lock
rear standardReference
rear standardReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
19.4 kWReference
29.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
17.4 kWReference
27.9 kWReference
Displacement
1.1 LReference
1.8 LReference
Power (net)
17.4 kWReference
27.9 kWReference
Power (gross)
19.4 kWReference
29.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
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Rated RPM
2800Reference
2700Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.0 LReference
61.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
4.4 LReference
7.5 LReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
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No of Cylinders
3Reference
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Rated engine speed
2,800 rpmReference
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Pre-heating
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glow plugsReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
12 forward and 8 reverseReference
Transmission Type
HSTReference
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forward and reverse options
3 rangeReference
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forward speed range
17.8 kmphReference
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Wheel Drive
4WDReference
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Transmission
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Kubota Glide ShiftReference
Clutch
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dryReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
14.5 kWReference
22.7 kWReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
open centerReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
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Pump flow
26.5 lpmReference
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Total flow
42.4 lpmReference
88.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
760 kgReference
1270 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@2768Reference
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Hydraulic system
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61.5 LReference
Steering flow
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23.5 lpmReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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244 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
31.0 LReference
40.1 LReference
Front axle
4.4 LReference
6.5 LReference
Capacity
1,123 cu. cm.Reference
61.5 LReference
Fuel tank
31 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
157 cmReference
175 cmReference
Weight
1814 kgReference
3169 kgReference
Front tire
23x8.50-14Reference
27x10.5-15Reference
Rear tire
12.4-16Reference
15-19.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
24x8.50-14Reference
27x10.50LLx15Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13.6-16Reference
16.5Lx16.1Reference
Industrial front
23x8.50-14Reference
27x10.5-15Reference
Industrial rear
12.4-16Reference
15-19.5Reference
Length
378 cmReference
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Width
137 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
227 cmReference
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Ground clearance
35 cmReference
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Front tread
90 cmReference
116 cmReference
Rear tread
104 cmReference
131 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
253 cmReference
307 cmReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
114 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
40Reference
55Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
36Reference
80Reference
Attachment overview
Kubota Backhoe
Backhoe type
Kubota BackhoeReference
Kubota BT1000 BackhoeReference
Digging depth
253 cmReference
307 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
249 cmReference
304 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
195 cmReference
259 cmReference
Reach from pivot
340 cmReference
408 cmReference
Loading height
196 cmReference
231 cmReference
Bucket force
1910 kgReference
2642 kgReference
Dipperstick force
962 kgReference
1714 kgReference
Power
Max Power
24.3 hpReference
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PTO
PTO Power
19.5 hpReference
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Rear PTO Power
YesReference
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Rear PTO RPM
540 rpmReference
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Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
42 l/minReference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 1Reference
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Dimensions & weight
Turning radius
2.5 mReference
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Overall weight
1,814.8 kgReference
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Wheels & tyres
Rear wheel tread range
1,050 mmReference
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Front Wheel tread range
905 mmReference
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Steering & brakes
Steering type
Hydrostatic Power SteeringReference
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Kubota BT1000 Backhoe
Bucket width
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91 cmReference
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.