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Kubota L48 Backhoe Loader Technical Data

Kubota L48 Engine Specifications

Engine Model ................. Kubota V2403
Engine Type ................. 4 cycle, vertical, indirect injection water-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders ................. 4
Displacement, cu in (L) ................. 148.5 (2.434)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ................. 3.43 (87.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ................. 4.03 (102.4)
Aspiration ................. Natural
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ................. 46.0 (34.3)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) ................. 48.0 (35.8)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ................. 2600
Idle Speed, rpm ................. 950-1000
Compression ................. 23.8:1
Firing Order ................. 1-3-4-2
Fuel System ................. Indirect injection
Fuel Injection Pump ................. Bosch type
Emissions Level ................. Tier 4
Emission Control ................. EGR
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ................. 13.2 (50.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................. 8.7 (8.2)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ................. 8.7 (8.2)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ................. 12
Starting System ................. Electric starter

Kubota L48 Power Take-Off

PTO Operational Type ................. Live-continuous running
PTO Horsepower, hp (kW) ................. 37.5 (27.8)
PTO Speed, rpm ................. 540

Transmission Configuration

Transmission Type ................. Hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ................. 3 Range
Number of Reverse Gears ................. 3 Range
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................. 48.8 (46.2)
Cruise Control ................. Standard
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ................. 14.1 (22.5)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ................. 14.2 (22.7)
Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ................. 4WD 4x4
Steering Configuration ................. Front steer
Steering System ................. Hydrostatic power
Brake Type ................. Wet discs
Front Tire Size ................. 10x16.5-R4
Rear Tire Size ................. 17.5Lx24-R4
Front Tread, in (mm) ................. 53.7 (1360)
Rear Tread, in (mm) ................. 57.6 (1460)

Kubota L48 Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type ................. Open center
Hydraulic Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ................. 25.9 (98.0)
Steering Flow, gpm (Lpm) ................. 6.6 (25.0)
Hydraulic Pressure, Bar (psi) ................. 193 (2800)
Hydraulic Capacity, gal (L) ................. 12.2 (46.2)
3-Point Hitch Category ................. 1
Draft Sensing or Lift Control ................. Position control
Lift Capacity 24" (600mm) behind pin, lb (kg) ................. 3310 (1500)

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ................. 74.0 (1880)
Overall Length, in (mm) ................. 241.1 (6120)
Height in (mm) ................. 120 (3040)
Overall Width (with Loader), in (mm) ................. 74.5 (1890)
Turning Radius, in (mm) ................. 126.5 (3200)
Weight (Maximum), lb (kg) ................. 7760 (3520)

Kubota L48 Attachments

Loader Specifications

Loader Model ................. TL1150
Maximum Lift Height, in (mm) ................. 116.1 (2950)
Clearance Bucket Dumped, in (mm) ................. 88.8 (2255)
Reach at Maximum Height, in (mm) ................. 22.8 (580)
Maximum Dump Angle, deg ................. 45
Reach at Ground, in (mm) ................. 71.3 (1810)
Bucket Rollback Angle, deg ................. 45
Digging Depth, in (mm) ................. 5.9 (150)
Lift Capacity at Maximum Height, lb (kg) ................. 3000 (1360)
Breakout Force, lb (kg) ................. 4375 (1990)
Bucket Width, in (mm) ................. 72 (1820)
Bucket Capacity, cu in (cu.m) ................. 15.5 (0.44)
Loader Weight, lb (kg) ................. 1080 (490)
Bucket Weight, lb (kg) ................. 420 (190)

Backhoe Specifications

Backhoe Model ................. BT1100
Boom Swing System ................. 2-cylinder trunion type
Transport Height, in (mm) ................. 113.2 (2875)
Digging Depth (Maximum), in (mm) ................. 134.6 (3419)
Digging Depth (2-ft Flat Bottom), in (mm) ................. 133.7 (3396)
Loading Height, in (mm) ................. 114.6 (2911)
Swing Arc, deg ................. 180
Reach From Pivot, in (mm) ................. 172.7 (4387)
Bucket Force, lb (kg) ................. 5908 (2685)
Dipperstick Force, lb (kg) ................. 3968 (1803)
Bucket Width (Standard), in (mm) ................. 16 (405), 18 (455), 24 (605)
Bucket Width (Optional), in (mm) ................. 12 (300), 30 (760), 36 (910)
Backhoe Weight, lb (kg) ................. 1953 (886)