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Kubota L45 vs Kubota L47

Verdict: Kubota L45 vs Kubota L47

The Kubota L45 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 45 hp. Kubota L47 is the newer design (2016 vs 2009). In short: choose the Kubota L47 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota L45 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

45 hp

47 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$43,672 (2011)Reference

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Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

33.6 kWReference

35.1 kWReference

Engine (net)

31.7 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

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Emissions

Interim Tier IVReference

Tier IVReference

Power (net)

31.7 kWReference

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Power (gross)

33.6 kWReference

35.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

Dual ElementReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

42.5Reference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

6.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

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67.0 LReference

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

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

HST PlusReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

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Oil capacity

46.2 LReference

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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)

23.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

46.2 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

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Capacity

46.2 LReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

23.5 lpmReference

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Total flow

94.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

25.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

I (optional)Reference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1746 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1250 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

540@2590Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

45.0 LReference

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Front axle

7.0 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

184 cmReference

1,841 mmReference

Weight

3253 kgReference

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Front tire

27x10.5-15Reference

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Rear tire

15x19.5Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x10.50LL-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

16.5L-16.1Reference

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Industrial front

27x10.5-15Reference

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Industrial rear

15x19.5Reference

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Length

601 cmReference

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Width

184 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

241 cmReference

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Ground clearance

31 cmReference

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Front tread

116 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 cmReference

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Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

307 cmReference

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Dump angle

111 cmReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

80Reference

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Attachment overview

Kubota BT1000A Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BT1000A 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

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.