Kubota L45 vs Kubota L48

Verdict: Kubota L45 vs Kubota L48

The Kubota L45 and the Kubota L48 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L48 leads on rated power with 48 hp against 45 hp. Kubota L45 is the lighter machine (3,253 kg vs 3,519 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 2000). In short: choose the Kubota L48 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.