Compare/Kubota L47 vs Kubota M59

Kubota L47 vs Kubota M59

Verdict: Kubota L47 vs Kubota M59

The Kubota L47 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 47 hp. Kubota L47 is the newer design (2016 vs 2008). In short: choose the Kubota M59 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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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

47 hp

59 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

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$54,167 (2011)Reference

Differential lock

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rear standardReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

67.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

35.1 kWReference

44.0 kWReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

exhaust gas recirculation with disel particulate filter (EGR)Reference

EGRReference

Power (gross)

35.1 kWReference

44.0 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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42.5 kWReference

Displacement

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2.4 LReference

Power (net)

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42.5 kWReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Rated RPM

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2700Reference

Oil capacity

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45.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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8.2 LReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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45Reference

Battery AH

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80Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BackhoeReference

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

Digging depth

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365 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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363 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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324 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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477 cmReference

Loading height

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268 cmReference

Bucket force

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3448 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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2145 kgReference

General

Air cleaner

Dual ElementReference

dual dry elementReference

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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Transmission

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HST PLUSReference

Gears

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infinite forward and reverse (6-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

204 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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34.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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45.0 LReference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Capacity

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45.0 LReference

Rear valves

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3 (optional)Reference

Pump flow

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36.0 lpmReference

Total flow

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101.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

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II/I (optional)Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1750 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1349 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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540@2550Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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54.9 LReference

Front axle

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11.0 LReference

Dimensions

Weight

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3785 kgReference

Front tire

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10x16.5Reference

Rear tire

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17.5L-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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11-16Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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16.9L-24Reference

Industrial front

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10x16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24Reference

Length

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649 cmReference

Width

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190 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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255 cmReference

Ground clearance

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45 cmReference

Front tread

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144 cmReference

Rear tread

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146 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

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365 cmReference

Dump angle

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114 cmReference

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.