Compare/Kubota L35 vs Kubota M59

Kubota L35 vs Kubota M59

Verdict: Kubota L35 vs Kubota M59

The Kubota L35 and the Kubota M59 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M59 leads on rated power with 59 hp against 35 hp. Kubota L35 is the lighter machine (2,721 kg vs 3,785 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M59 is the newer design (2008 vs 1999). In short: choose the Kubota M59 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota L35 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

35 hp

59 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Original price

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$54,167 (2011)Reference

Differential lock

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rear standardReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

34.8 LReference

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Engine (gross)

26.2 kWReference

44.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

24.2 kWReference

42.5 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

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Power (net)

24.2 kWReference

42.5 kWReference

Power (gross)

26.2 kWReference

44.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

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EGRReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Oil capacity

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45.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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8.2 LReference

Transmission

Glide ShiftReference

HST PLUSReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (6-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Total flow

65.5 lpmReference

101.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/I (optional)Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1050 kgReference

1349 kgReference

PTO (claimed)

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34.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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45.0 LReference

Capacity

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45.0 LReference

Rear valves

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3 (optional)Reference

Pump flow

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36.0 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1750 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@2550Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

169 cmReference

204 cmReference

Weight

685 kgReference

3785 kgReference

Front tire

27x10.5-15Reference

10x16.5Reference

Rear tire

15-19.5Reference

17.5L-24Reference

Industrial front

27x10.5-15Reference

10x16.5Reference

Industrial rear

15-19.5Reference

17.5L-24Reference

Length

566 cmReference

649 cmReference

Width

167 cmReference

190 cmReference

Height (backhoe)

216 cmReference

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Lawn/turf front

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11-16Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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16.9L-24Reference

Height (ROPS)

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255 cmReference

Ground clearance

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45 cmReference

Front tread

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144 cmReference

Rear tread

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146 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

282 cmReference

365 cmReference

Dump angle

114 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

45Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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80Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BT900 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BT900 BackhoeReference

Kubota BackhoeReference

Transport height

216 cmReference

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Digging depth

282 cmReference

365 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

280 cmReference

363 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

234 cmReference

324 cmReference

Reach from pivot

372 cmReference

477 cmReference

Loading height

238 cmReference

268 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

2254 kgReference

3448 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1624 kgReference

2145 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

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54.9 LReference

Front axle

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11.0 LReference

Kubota 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.