Compare/Kubota L39 vs Kubota M62

Kubota L39 vs Kubota M62

Verdict: Kubota L39 vs Kubota M62

The Kubota L39 and the Kubota M62 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M62 leads on rated power with 63 hp against 39 hp. Kubota L39 is the lighter machine (3,169 kg vs 4,048 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M62 is the newer design (2016 vs 2005). In short: choose the Kubota M62 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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Fit & specs

Kubota

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Best match

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Kubota

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Best match

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Rated power

39 hp

63 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

47.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

27.9 kWReference

44.1 kWReference

Displacement

1.8 LReference

2.4 LReference

Power (net)

27.9 kWReference

44.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

29.1 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

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 diesel particulate filter (EGR)Reference

Fuel system

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common rail direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dual element dryReference

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

infinite forward and reverse (6-range)Reference

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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24.9 kmphReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

22.7 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

61.5 LReference

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Type

open centerReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

61.5 LReference

2,434 cu. cm.Reference

Total flow

88.6 lpmReference

147.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

23.5 lpmReference

25.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

244 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1270 kgReference

1268 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Valves

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3Reference

SCV flow

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60.6 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Capacities

Fuel

40.1 LReference

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Front axle

6.5 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

175 cmReference

204 cmReference

Weight

3169 kgReference

979 kgReference

Front tire

27x10.5-15Reference

10x16.5Reference

Rear tire

15-19.5Reference

17.5L-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

27x10.50LLx15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

16.5Lx16.1Reference

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Industrial front

27x10.5-15Reference

10x16.5Reference

Industrial rear

15-19.5Reference

17.5L-24Reference

Front tread

116 cmReference

144 cmReference

Rear tread

131 cmReference

146 cmReference

Length

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642 cmReference

Width

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190 cmReference

Height (backhoe)

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345 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

307 cmReference

431 cmReference

Dump angle

114 cmReference

109 cmReference

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 BT1400 BackhoeReference

Bucket width

91 cmReference

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Digging depth

307 cmReference

431 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

304 cmReference

427 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

259 cmReference

392 cmReference

Reach from pivot

408 cmReference

536 cmReference

Loading height

231 cmReference

332 cmReference

Bucket force

2642 kgReference

2981 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1714 kgReference

2112 kgReference

Kubota BT1400 Backhoe

Transport height

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345 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Power

Max Power

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63 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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46 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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YesReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 rpmReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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116.9 l/minReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 1 & 2 (Optional)Reference

Dimensions & weight

Turning radius

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3.3 mReference

Overall weight

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4,048.3 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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1,462 mmReference

Front Wheel tread range

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1,440 mmReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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Hydrostatic Power SteeringReference

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.