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Kubota L45 vs Kubota M59
Verdict: Kubota L45 vs Kubota M59
The Kubota L45 and the Kubota M59 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M59 leads on rated power with 59 hp against 45 hp. Kubota L45 is the lighter machine (3,253 kg vs 3,785 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 2008). In short: choose the Kubota M59 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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Fit & specs
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
45 hp
59 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Original price
$43,672 (2011)Reference
$54,167 (2011)Reference
Differential lock
rear standardReference
rear standardReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
33.6 kWReference
44.0 kWReference
Engine (net)
31.7 kWReference
42.5 kWReference
Displacement
2.2 LReference
2.4 LReference
Emissions
Interim Tier IVReference
Interim Tier IVReference
Power (net)
31.7 kWReference
42.5 kWReference
Power (gross)
33.6 kWReference
44.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual dry elementReference
Pre-heating
glow plugsReference
glow plugsReference
Compression
42.5Reference
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Rated RPM
2700Reference
2700Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
6.5 LReference
8.2 LReference
Emission control
—
EGRReference
Transmission
Transmission
HST PlusReference
HST PLUSReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (6-range)Reference
Oil capacity
46.2 LReference
45.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
23.9 kWReference
34.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
46.2 LReference
45.0 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Capacity
46.2 LReference
45.0 LReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
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Pump flow
23.5 lpmReference
36.0 lpmReference
Total flow
94.6 lpmReference
101.1 lpmReference
Steering flow
25.0 lpmReference
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Rear Type
I (optional)Reference
II/I (optional)Reference
Rear lift (at ends)
1746 kgReference
1750 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1250 kgReference
1349 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@2590Reference
540@2550Reference
Rear valves
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3 (optional)Reference
Capacities
Fuel
45.0 LReference
54.9 LReference
Front axle
7.0 LReference
11.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
184 cmReference
204 cmReference
Weight
3253 kgReference
3785 kgReference
Front tire
27x10.5-15Reference
10x16.5Reference
Rear tire
15x19.5Reference
17.5L-24Reference
Lawn/turf front
27x10.50LL-15Reference
11-16Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16.5L-16.1Reference
16.9L-24Reference
Industrial front
27x10.5-15Reference
10x16.5Reference
Industrial rear
15x19.5Reference
17.5L-24Reference
Length
601 cmReference
649 cmReference
Width
184 cmReference
190 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
241 cmReference
255 cmReference
Ground clearance
31 cmReference
45 cmReference
Front tread
116 cmReference
144 cmReference
Rear tread
142 cmReference
146 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
307 cmReference
365 cmReference
Dump angle
111 cmReference
114 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
45Reference
45Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
80Reference
80Reference
Attachment overview
Kubota BT1000A Backhoe
Backhoe type
Kubota BT1000A BackhoeReference
Kubota BackhoeReference
Bucket width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Digging depth
307 cmReference
365 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
304 cmReference
363 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
259 cmReference
324 cmReference
Reach from pivot
408 cmReference
477 cmReference
Loading height
231 cmReference
268 cmReference
Bucket force
2642 kgReference
3448 kgReference
Dipperstick force
1714 kgReference
2145 kgReference
Kubota 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.