Compare/Kubota L45 vs Kubota M62

Kubota L45 vs Kubota M62

Verdict: Kubota L45 vs Kubota M62

The Kubota L45 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 45 hp. Kubota L45 is the lighter machine (3,253 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 2009). In short: choose the Kubota M62 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

Fit score

Best match

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

45 hp

63 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

47.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

31.7 kWReference

44.1 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.4 LReference

Emissions

Interim Tier IVReference

Tier IVReference

Power (net)

31.7 kWReference

44.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

33.6 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dual element dryReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

42.5Reference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

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 diesel 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

infinite forward and reverse (6-range)Reference

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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24.9 kmphReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

23.9 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

46.2 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

46.2 LReference

2,434 cu. cm.Reference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

3Reference

Pump flow

23.5 lpmReference

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Total flow

94.6 lpmReference

147.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

25.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

I (optional)Reference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1746 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1250 kgReference

1268 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2590Reference

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SCV flow

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60.6 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Capacities

Fuel

45.0 LReference

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Front axle

7.0 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

184 cmReference

204 cmReference

Weight

3253 kgReference

979 kgReference

Front tire

27x10.5-15Reference

10x16.5Reference

Rear tire

15x19.5Reference

17.5L-24Reference

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

10x16.5Reference

Industrial rear

15x19.5Reference

17.5L-24Reference

Length

601 cmReference

642 cmReference

Width

184 cmReference

190 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

241 cmReference

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Ground clearance

31 cmReference

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Front tread

116 cmReference

144 cmReference

Rear tread

142 cmReference

146 cmReference

Height (backhoe)

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345 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

307 cmReference

431 cmReference

Dump angle

111 cmReference

109 cmReference

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 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.