Kubota L45
The Kubota L45 is a backhoe loader tractor produced from 2009 to 2015. It features a Kubota 2.2L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with 45 hp gross power and 42.5 hp net power. The tractor uses a hydrostatic HST Plus transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds in 3 ranges. It has four-wheel drive, rear differential lock, hydrostatic power steering, and mechanical wet disc brakes. The L45 includes a four-post ROPS with FOPS canopy as standard. It has a fuel capacity of 11.9 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 12.2 gallons. The tractor's dimensions include a 72.5 inch wheelbase, 237 inch length, and weighs 7,173 lbs with loader/backhoe. The backhoe attachment offers a digging depth of 121 inches and the front loader TL1000A provides a lift capacity of 2,848 lbs at full pin height. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery and 45 amp alternator.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota L45
Power
| Engine (net) | 42.5 hp (31.7 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 32 hp (23.9 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
Engine
| Model | Kubota 2.2L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Emissions | Interim Tier IV |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Rated RPM | 2700 |
| Air cleaner | dual dry element |
| Power (net) | 42.5 hp (31.7 kW) |
| Pre-heating | glow plugs |
| Displacement | 134.1 ci (2.2 L) |
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
| Power (gross) | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 6.9 qts (6.5 L) |
| Compression ratio | 42.5 |
Capacity
| Fuel | 11.9 gal (45.0 L) |
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| Front axle | 7.4 qts (7.0 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 12.2 gal (46.2 L) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery AH | 80 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 45 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Valves | 1 to 3 |
| Capacity | 12.2 gal (46.2 L) |
| Pump flow | 11.8 gpm (remotes) (44.7 lpm) |
| Total flow | 25 gpm (94.6 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 6.6 gpm (25.0 lpm) |
| Backhoe boom flow | 6.2 gpm (23.5 lpm) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Four-post ROPS with FOPS canopy standard |
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| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Differential lock | rear standard |
Production
| Type | Backhoe loader tractor |
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| Original price | $43,672 (2011) |
| Years produced | 2009 - 2015 |
Attachments
| Backhoe model | Kubota BT1000A Backhoe |
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| Loader weight | 1,040 lbs (471 kg) |
| Front-end loader | TL1000A Loader |
| Loader dump time | 2.2s |
| Loader attachment | Two-lever Quick Coupler |
| Loader dump angle | 44° |
| Loader lower time | 3.5s |
| Loader raise time | 3.2s |
| Loader bucket width | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Backhoe bucket force | 5,825 lbs (2642 kg) |
| Loader rollback time | 1.9s |
| Backhoe bucket widths | 12 inches (30 cm), 16 inches (40 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), 36 inches (91 cm) |
| Backhoe digging depth | 121 inches (307 cm) |
| Loader breakout force | 4,530 lbs (2054 kg) |
| Loader reach (dumped) | 16.8 inches (42 cm) |
| Loader rollback angle | 48° |
| Backhoe loading height | 91.3 inches (231 cm) |
| Loader height (at pin) | 113.9 inches (289 cm) |
| Backhoe reach from pivot | 160.9 inches (408 cm) |
| Backhoe dipperstick force | 3,779 lbs (1714 kg) |
| Loader clearance (dumped) | 90 inches (228 cm) |
| Backhoe 2-Foot flat digging depth | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Backhoe 8-Foot flat digging depth | 102.2 inches (259 cm) |
| Loader lower time (self-leveling) | 5.8 s |
| Loader raise time (self-leveling) | 3.6 s |
| Loader lift capacity (full at pin) | 2,848 lbs (1291 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
| Model | HST Plus |
| Oil capacity | 48.8 qts (46.2 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I (optional) |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 3,850 lbs (1746 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2,756 lbs (1250 kg) |
Backhoe & Loader
| Dig depth | 121 inches (307 cm) |
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| Dump angle | 44 inches (111 cm) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 72.5 inches (184 cm) |
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| Length | 237 inches (601 cm) |
| Weight | 7,173 lbs (with loader/backhoe) (3253 kg) |
| Rear tire | 15x19.5 |
| Wheelbase | 72.5 inches (184 cm) |
| Front tire | 27x10.5-15 |
| Rear tread | 56.1 inches (142 cm) |
| Front tread | 45.9 inches (116 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 95.1 inches (241 cm) |
| Lawn/turf rear | 16.5L-16.1 |
| Industrial rear | 15x19.5 |
| Lawn/turf front | 27x10.50LL-15 |
| Ground clearance | 12.3 inches (31 cm) |
| Industrial front | 27x10.5-15 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Engine RPM | 540@2590 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
