Compare/Kubota L47 vs Kubota L48

Kubota L47 vs Kubota L48

Verdict: Kubota L47 vs Kubota L48

The Kubota L47 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 47 hp. Kubota L47 holds more fuel (67.0 L vs 50.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L47 is the newer design (2016 vs 2000). In short: choose the Kubota L48 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota L47 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

47 hp

48 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

67.0 LReference

50.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

35.1 kWReference

35.8 kWReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

exhaust gas recirculation with disel particulate filter (EGR)Reference

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Power (gross)

35.1 kWReference

35.8 kWReference

Fuel system

common rail direct injectionReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4Reference

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Rated engine speed

2,700 rpmReference

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Engine (net)

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35.8 kWReference

Displacement

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2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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87 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

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35.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

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2600Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BackhoeReference

Kubota BT1100 BackhoeReference

General

Air cleaner

Dual ElementReference

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Rear Axle Differential Lock

StandardReference

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Power

Max Power

47.1 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

33 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

YesReference

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Rear PTO Control

IndependentReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540Reference

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Transmission

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

InfiniteReference

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forward speed range

22.5 kmphReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Gears

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infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet discReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic Power SteeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

94.9 l/minReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

1,841 mmReference

187 cmReference

Turning radius

2.8 mReference

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Overall weight

3,268.1 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

1,426 mmReference

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Front Wheel tread range

1,165 mmReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

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28.0 kWReference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Pressure

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193.1 barReference

Total flow

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98.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1501 kgReference

Rear PTO

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continuousReference

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

Dimensions

Weight

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3519 kgReference

Front tire

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10-16.5Reference

Rear tire

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17.5L-24Reference

Industrial front

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10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24Reference

Length

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612 cmReference

Width

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189 cmReference

Height

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304 cmReference

Front tread

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136 cmReference

Rear tread

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146 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

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341 cmReference

Dump angle

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114 cmReference

Kubota BT1100 Backhoe

Digging depth

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341 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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339 cmReference

Loading height

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291 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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187°Reference

Bucket force

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2679 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1799 kgReference

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.