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Read articles →This is a talking-head comparison video, not a walkaround or hands-on demo: the presenter contrasts the L48 against the popular L35, covering hydrostatic transmission vs. shuttle shift, a roomier operator station, standard quick-connect bucket, the larger BT100 backhoe, added weight, and the smoother four-cylinder engine. It's opinion-based commentary aimed at buyers weighing L35 vs. L48, with no footage of actual operation, digging, or real-world numbers.
Posted by the Darren Mas channel, delivering personal opinions and comparisons rather than a dealer walkaround or documented hands-on test.
The L48 is hydrostatic instead of shuttle shift, has a roomier operator station, a standard quick-connect bucket, a bigger BT100 backhoe, weighs about 1,000 lbs more, and has a smoother four-cylinder engine.
Yes, the L48 is a hydrostatic machine with no clutch, unlike the L35 which is a shuttle shift with a reverse collar and clutch.
Yes, the presenter says you cannot kill these machines, the drivetrains and motors are indestructible, and there are not many common issues.
The L48 has the bigger BT100 backhoe, which the presenter believes is about 11 feet, allowing it to dig a bit deeper than the L35.
