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Kubota L39 vs Kubota L45
Verdict: Kubota L39 vs Kubota L45
The Kubota L39 and the Kubota L45 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L45 leads on rated power with 45 hp against 39 hp. Kubota L39 is the lighter machine (3,169 kg vs 3,253 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 2005). In short: choose the Kubota L45 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota L39 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
39 hp
45 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Original price
$40,167 (2011)Reference
$43,672 (2011)Reference
Differential lock
rear standardReference
rear standardReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
29.1 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Engine (net)
27.9 kWReference
31.7 kWReference
Displacement
1.8 LReference
2.2 LReference
Power (net)
27.9 kWReference
31.7 kWReference
Power (gross)
29.1 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Pre-heating
glow plugsReference
glow plugsReference
Rated RPM
2700Reference
2700Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
61.5 LReference
46.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
7.5 LReference
6.5 LReference
Emissions
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Interim Tier IVReference
Air cleaner
—
dual dry elementReference
Compression
—
42.5Reference
Starter
—
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Kubota Glide ShiftReference
HST PlusReference
Gears
12 forward and 8 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
Clutch
dryReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
22.7 kWReference
23.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
61.5 LReference
46.2 LReference
Type
open centerReference
hydrostaticReference
Capacity
61.5 LReference
46.2 LReference
Total flow
88.6 lpmReference
94.6 lpmReference
Steering flow
23.5 lpmReference
25.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
I (optional)Reference
Rear lift (at ends)
244 kgReference
1746 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1270 kgReference
1250 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Valves
—
1 to 3Reference
Pump flow
—
23.5 lpmReference
Engine RPM
—
540@2590Reference
Capacities
Fuel
40.1 LReference
45.0 LReference
Front axle
6.5 LReference
7.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
175 cmReference
184 cmReference
Weight
3169 kgReference
3253 kgReference
Front tire
27x10.5-15Reference
27x10.5-15Reference
Rear tire
15-19.5Reference
15x19.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
27x10.50LLx15Reference
27x10.50LL-15Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16.5Lx16.1Reference
16.5L-16.1Reference
Industrial front
27x10.5-15Reference
27x10.5-15Reference
Industrial rear
15-19.5Reference
15x19.5Reference
Front tread
116 cmReference
116 cmReference
Rear tread
131 cmReference
142 cmReference
Length
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601 cmReference
Width
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184 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
—
241 cmReference
Ground clearance
—
31 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
307 cmReference
307 cmReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
111 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
45Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
80Reference
80Reference
Attachment overview
Kubota BT1000 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Kubota BT1000 BackhoeReference
Kubota BT1000A BackhoeReference
Bucket width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Digging depth
307 cmReference
307 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
304 cmReference
304 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
259 cmReference
259 cmReference
Reach from pivot
408 cmReference
408 cmReference
Loading height
231 cmReference
231 cmReference
Bucket force
2642 kgReference
2642 kgReference
Dipperstick force
1714 kgReference
1714 kgReference
Kubota BT1000A Backhoe
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.