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Kubota L48 vs Kubota M62

Verdict: Kubota L48 vs Kubota M62

The Kubota L48 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 48 hp. Kubota L48 is the lighter machine (3,519 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 holds more fuel (67.0 L vs 50.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M62 is the newer design (2016 vs 2000). In short: choose the Kubota M62 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota L48 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 L48 Backhoe Loader
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota M62 Backhoe Loader
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
48 hp
63 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
50.0 LReference
67.0 LReference
Engine (gross)
35.8 kWReference
47.0 kWReference
Engine (net)
35.8 kWReference
44.1 kWReference
Displacement
2.4 LReference
2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 102 mmReference
Power (net)
35.8 kWReference
44.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
35.8 kWReference
47.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2700Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Emission control
exhaust gas recirculation with diesel particulate filter (EGR)Reference
Fuel system
common rail direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
dual element dryReference
Starter
electricReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
4Reference
Rated engine speed
2,700 rpmReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (6-range)Reference
Transmission Type
HSTReference
forward and reverse options
InfiniteReference
forward speed range
24.9 kmphReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
28.0 kWReference
34.3 kWReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Pressure
193.1 barReference
Total flow
98.0 lpmReference
147.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
II/IReference
Control
position controlReference
position controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1501 kgReference
1268 kgReference
Rear PTO
continuousReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Valves
3Reference
SCV flow
60.6 lpmReference
Steering flow
25.0 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
187 cmReference
204 cmReference
Weight
3519 kgReference
979 kgReference
Front tire
10-16.5Reference
10x16.5Reference
Rear tire
17.5L-24Reference
17.5L-24Reference
Industrial front
10-16.5Reference
10x16.5Reference
Industrial rear
17.5L-24Reference
17.5L-24Reference
Length
612 cmReference
642 cmReference
Width
189 cmReference
190 cmReference
Height
304 cmReference
Front tread
136 cmReference
144 cmReference
Rear tread
146 cmReference
146 cmReference
Height (backhoe)
345 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
341 cmReference
431 cmReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
109 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Attachment overview
Kubota BT1100 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Kubota BT1100 BackhoeReference
Kubota BT1400 BackhoeReference
Digging depth
341 cmReference
431 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
339 cmReference
427 cmReference
Loading height
291 cmReference
332 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
187°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
2679 kgReference
2981 kgReference
Dipperstick force
1799 kgReference
2112 kgReference
Kubota BT1400 Backhoe
Transport height
345 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
392 cmReference
Reach from pivot
536 cmReference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
Capacities
Capacity
2,434 cu. cm.Reference
Power
Max Power
63 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power
46 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
YesReference
Rear PTO RPM
540 rpmReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
116.9 l/minReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 1 & 2 (Optional)Reference
Dimensions & weight
Turning radius
3.3 mReference
Overall weight
4,048.3 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear wheel tread range
1,462 mmReference
Front Wheel tread range
1,440 mmReference
Steering & brakes
Steering type
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.

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