Compare/Kubota M59 vs Kubota M62

Kubota M59 vs Kubota M62

Verdict: Kubota M59 vs Kubota M62

The Kubota M59 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 59 hp. Kubota M59 is the lighter machine (3,785 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 2008). In short: choose the Kubota M62 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M59 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

59 hp

63 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$54,167 (2011)Reference

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Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

44.0 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

42.5 kWReference

44.1 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Emissions

Interim Tier IVReference

Tier IVReference

Emission control

EGRReference

exhaust gas recirculation with diesel particulate filter (EGR)Reference

Power (net)

42.5 kWReference

44.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

44.0 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dual element dryReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

45.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

8.2 LReference

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Fuel tank

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67.0 LReference

Fuel system

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common rail direct injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

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 (6-range)Reference

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)

34.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

45.0 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

45.0 LReference

2,434 cu. cm.Reference

Rear valves

3 (optional)Reference

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Pump flow

36.0 lpmReference

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Total flow

101.1 lpmReference

147.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/I (optional)Reference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1750 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1349 kgReference

1268 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

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Valves

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3Reference

SCV flow

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60.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

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25.0 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Capacities

Fuel

54.9 LReference

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Front axle

11.0 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

Weight

3785 kgReference

979 kgReference

Front tire

10x16.5Reference

Rear tire

17.5L-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

11-16Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

16.9L-24Reference

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Industrial front

10x16.5Reference

Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

Length

649 cmReference

642 cmReference

Width

190 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

255 cmReference

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Ground clearance

45 cmReference

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Front tread

144 cmReference

Rear tread

146 cmReference

Height (backhoe)

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345 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

365 cmReference

431 cmReference

Dump angle

114 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 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BackhoeReference

Kubota BT1400 BackhoeReference

Bucket width

91 cmReference

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Digging depth

365 cmReference

431 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

363 cmReference

427 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

324 cmReference

392 cmReference

Reach from pivot

477 cmReference

536 cmReference

Loading height

268 cmReference

332 cmReference

Bucket force

3448 kgReference

2981 kgReference

Dipperstick force

2145 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.