Kubota L48
The Kubota L48 is a backhoe loader tractor produced from 2000 to 2009. It features a Kubota 2.4L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine delivering 48 hp gross and net power. The hydrostatic transmission offers infinite forward and reverse speeds with 3 ranges. The tractor includes four-wheel drive, hydrostatic power steering, wet disc brakes, and a four-post FOPS canopy. Hydraulics are open center with 2800 psi pressure and 25.9 gpm flow. The rear hitch is category I with position control and a lift capacity of 3310 lbs at 24 inches. The rear PTO is continuous with a 540 rpm type. Dimensions include a 74-inch wheelbase, 241.1-inch length, 74.5-inch width, 120-inch height, and a weight of 7760 lbs. Tires are 10-16.5 front and 17.5L-24 rear. The front loader TL1150 has a 3000 lbs lift capacity and 4375 lbs breakout force with 45° dump and rollback angles. The Kubota BT1100 backhoe offers a digging depth of 134.6 inches, bucket rotation of 187°, and strong bucket and dipperstick forces. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota L48
Power
| Engine (net) | 48 hp (35.8 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 37.5 hp (28.0 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 48 hp (35.8 kW) |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Kubota E-TVCS |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal (50.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.43x4.03 inches (87 x 102 mm) |
| Power (net) | 48 hp (35.8 kW) |
| Displacement | 148.5 ci (2.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 48 hp (35.8 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2800 psi (193.1 bar) |
| Total flow | 25.9 gpm (98.0 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Cab | Four-post FOPS canopy |
|---|---|
| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Production
| Type | Backhoe loader tractor |
|---|---|
| Years made | 2000 - 2009 |
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Attachments
| Backhoe type | Kubota BT1100 Backhoe |
|---|---|
| Front-end loader | TL1150 Loader |
| Loader dump angle | 45° |
| Loader bucket width | 73 inches (185 cm) |
| Backhoe bucket force | 5908 lbs (2679 kg) |
| Backhoe digging depth | 134.6 inches (341 cm) |
| Loader rollback angle | 45° |
| Backhoe loading height | 114.6 inches (291 cm) |
| Loader height (at pin) | 116.1 inches (294 cm) |
| Backhoe bucket rotation | 187° |
| Backhoe dipperstick force | 3968 lbs (1799 kg) |
| Loader breakout force (at pin) | 4375 lbs (1984 kg) |
| Backhoe 2-Foot flat digging depth | 133.7 inches (339 cm) |
| Loader lift capacity (full at pin) | 3000 lbs (1360 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
Tractor hitch
| Control | position control |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | I |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3310 lbs (1501 kg) |
Backhoe & Loader
| Dig depth | 134.6 inches (341 cm) |
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| Dump angle | 45 inches (114 cm) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 74.5 inches (189 cm) |
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| Height | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Length | 241.1 inches (612 cm) |
| Weight | 7760 lbs (3519 kg) |
| Rear tire | 17.5L-24 |
| Wheelbase | 74 inches (187 cm) |
| Front tire | 10-16.5 |
| Rear tread | 57.6 inches (146 cm) |
| Front tread | 53.7 inches (136 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | continuous |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
