Compare/Kubota L39 vs Kubota L47

Kubota L39 vs Kubota L47

Verdict: Kubota L39 vs Kubota L47

The Kubota L39 and the Kubota L47 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L47 leads on rated power with 47 hp against 39 hp. Kubota L47 is the newer design (2016 vs 2005). In short: choose the Kubota L47 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

39 hp

47 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$40,167 (2011)Reference

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Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

29.1 kWReference

35.1 kWReference

Engine (net)

27.9 kWReference

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Displacement

1.8 LReference

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Power (net)

27.9 kWReference

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Power (gross)

29.1 kWReference

35.1 kWReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

61.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

7.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

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67.0 LReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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exhaust gas recirculation with disel particulate filter (EGR)Reference

Fuel system

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common rail direct injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4Reference

Rated engine speed

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2,700 rpmReference

Transmission

Kubota Glide ShiftReference

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Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

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Clutch

dryReference

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Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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InfiniteReference

forward speed range

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22.5 kmphReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

22.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

61.5 LReference

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Type

open centerReference

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Capacity

61.5 LReference

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Total flow

88.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

23.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

244 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1270 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

40.1 LReference

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Front axle

6.5 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

175 cmReference

1,841 mmReference

Weight

3169 kgReference

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Front tire

27x10.5-15Reference

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Rear tire

15-19.5Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x10.50LLx15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

16.5Lx16.1Reference

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Industrial front

27x10.5-15Reference

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Industrial rear

15-19.5Reference

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Front tread

116 cmReference

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Rear tread

131 cmReference

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Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

307 cmReference

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Dump angle

114 cmReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

80Reference

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Attachment overview

Kubota BT1000 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BT1000 BackhoeReference

Kubota BackhoeReference

Bucket width

91 cmReference

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Digging depth

307 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

304 cmReference

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8-Foot flat digging depth

259 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

408 cmReference

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Loading height

231 cmReference

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Bucket force

2642 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1714 kgReference

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Kubota Backhoe

General

Air cleaner

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Dual ElementReference

Rear Axle Differential Lock

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StandardReference

Power

Max Power

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47.1 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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33 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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YesReference

Rear PTO Control

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IndependentReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540Reference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Wet discReference

Steering type

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Hydrostatic Power SteeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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94.9 l/minReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Dimensions & weight

Turning radius

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2.8 mReference

Overall weight

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3,268.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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1,426 mmReference

Front Wheel tread range

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1,165 mmReference

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.