L48
Everything we have on the Kubota L48 is put right here.
Specifications
The full published spec sheet for this model, sourced from the manufacturer. Click any section to expand the detail.
Videos
Real owner reviews, how-to walkthroughs, and maintenance guides, sourced from across YouTube and grouped by what they cover. Switch tabs to filter.
Frequently asked
Quick answers to the questions buyers ask most about the Kubota L48.
What is the horsepower of the Kubota L48?
The Kubota L48 has 48 engine horsepower and 37.5 PTO horsepower.
How many cylinders does the Kubota L48 engine have?
The Kubota L48 has a 4-cylinder engine.
What transmission does the Kubota L48 have?
The Kubota L48 comes with Hydrostatic (HST).
What ITC attachments fit the Kubota L48?
ITC builds 12 attachments that fit the Kubota L48 including Semi Universal Tractor Grab Handle, ITC Tractor Recovery Kit, Milwaukee Packout Mount for Tractors.
What are common alternatives to the Kubota L48?
Buyers cross-shopping the Kubota L48 often compare it against the Kubota L4802, Kubota L4701, Kubota L4760, TYM 4820C.
Owner consensus
The points owners raise most across 4 Kubota L48 reviews in our database.
- Indestructible drivetrains and motors2×
- Spacious operator station compared to L352×
- Perfect power to weight ratio2×
- Reliable with very few issues2×
- Smoother and quieter four-cylinder motor
- Larger BT100 backhoe for deeper digging
- Great lifting capacities
- Quick connect bucket standard on L48
- Quick connect bucket less desirable than pinon
- Hydraulic hoses require replacement over time
- Kubota paint on cylinders fades
- Backhoe attachment process complex and finicky
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