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Kubota BX25 vs Kubota L39
Verdict: Kubota BX25 vs Kubota L39
The Kubota BX25 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 23 hp. Kubota BX25 is the lighter machine (1,224 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 BX25 is the newer design (2009 vs 2005). In short: choose the Kubota L39 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota BX25 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
23 hp
39 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Original price
$19,089 (2013 )Reference
$40,167 (2011)Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
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Differential lock
rear standardReference
rear standardReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
BX2360
tractorReference
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BX25
loader-backhoeReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
25.0 LReference
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Engine (gross)
17.2 kWReference
29.1 kWReference
Displacement
0.9 LReference
1.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
71 x 74 mmReference
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Power (gross)
17.2 kWReference
29.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
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Rated RPM
3200Reference
2700Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
11.7 LReference
61.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
2.6 LReference
7.5 LReference
Engine (net)
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27.9 kWReference
Power (net)
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27.9 kWReference
Pre-heating
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glow plugsReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
12 forward and 8 reverseReference
Transmission
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Kubota Glide ShiftReference
Clutch
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dryReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
13.2 kWReference
22.7 kWReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
open centerReference
Total flow
23.8 lpmReference
88.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
I (optional)Reference
IReference
Control
position controlReference
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Rear lift (at ends)
449 kgReference
244 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
299 kgReference
1270 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
2500@3125Reference
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Mid PTO
independentReference
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Mid PTO Type
2500Reference
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Hydraulic system
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61.5 LReference
Capacity
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61.5 LReference
Steering flow
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23.5 lpmReference
Dimensions
Weight
279 kgReference
3169 kgReference
Front tire
18x8.5-10Reference
27x10.5-15Reference
Rear tire
26x12-12Reference
15-19.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.5-10Reference
27x10.50LLx15Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12-12Reference
16.5Lx16.1Reference
Industrial front
18x8.5-10Reference
27x10.5-15Reference
Industrial rear
26x12-12Reference
15-19.5Reference
Length
242 cmReference
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Width
113 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
216 cmReference
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Shipping weight
1224 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
22 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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175 cmReference
Front tread
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116 cmReference
Rear tread
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131 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
185 cmReference
307 cmReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
114 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
40Reference
55Reference
Battery CCA
535Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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80Reference
Attachment overview
Kubota BT601 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Kubota BT601 BackhoeReference
Kubota BT1000 BackhoeReference
Digging depth
185 cmReference
307 cmReference
Reach from pivot
261 cmReference
408 cmReference
Loading height
152 cmReference
231 cmReference
Bucket force
878 kgReference
2642 kgReference
Dipperstick force
531 kgReference
1714 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
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40.1 LReference
Front axle
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6.5 LReference
Kubota BT1000 Backhoe
Bucket width
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91 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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304 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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259 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.