Kubota L48 Backhoe Loader Specs

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Kubota ➔
Model: L48 ➔

General Specifications

Kubota L48 Backhoe Loader General Specifications specifications
4th Gear Fwd mph (kmh)	16.1 (25.9) — Starting 2004 Model Year
Breakout Force lbs (kgs)	4,395 (1,984) — Starting 2004 Model Year
Digging Depth ft (m)	11.2 (3.4) — Starting 2004 Model Year
Lift Capacity lbs (kgs)	2,340 (1,061) — Starting 2004 Model Year
Loading Height ft (m)	9.4 (2.9) — Starting 2004 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	7,760 (3,520) — Starting 2004 Model Year
SAE Net hp (kW)	48 (35.8) — Starting 2004 Model Year

Backhoe

Kubota L48 Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Bucket Dig Force	5,908.00 lbs (2,679.83 kg)
Dig Depth	11.30 ft (3.44 m)
Load Height	9.60 ft (2.93 m)
Loading Height	9.40 ft (2.87 m)
Max Digging Depth	11.20 ft (3.41 m)
Reach From Swivel	14.40 ft (4.39 m)

Dimensions

Kubota L48 Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase	6.20 ft (1.89 m)

Engine

Kubota L48 Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	148.50 cu in (2,433.48 cu cm)
Engine Model	L48
Gross Power	48.00 hp (35.79 kw)
Net Power	46.00 hp (34.30 kw)
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2600 rpm

Hydraulic System

Kubota L48 Backhoe Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	26.00 gpm (98.41 lpm)
Pump Type	open center/constant flow
Relief Valve Pressure	2880 psi

Loader

Kubota L48 Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Breakout Force	4,395.00 lbs (1,993.54 kg)
Lift Capacity	2,340.00 lbs (1,061.41 kg)
SAE - Net	48.00 hp (35.79 kw)

Operating Specifications

Kubota L48 Backhoe Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	13.30 gal (50.34 l)
Operating Weight	7,760.00 lbs (3,519.88 kg)
Operating Weight 2wd	7,760.30 lbs (3,520.02 kg)
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	10-16.5R4
Turning Radius	11.20 ft (3.41 m)

Tires

Kubota L48 Backhoe Loader Tires specifications
Rear Tires Size	17.5L-24R4

Transmission

Kubota L48 Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed	16.20 mph (26.07 kph)
Transmission Type	HST 3 range

Travel Speed

Kubota L48 Backhoe Loader Travel Speed specifications
4Th Gear Fwd	16.10 mph (25.91 kph)

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