Across 7 measurable specs, this matchup is a dead heat: 3 categories to the John Deere 5045E, 3 to the Kubota L48, 1 tied. Machine pages: John Deere 5045E and Kubota L48 .
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Category Verdict Spec John Deere 5045E Kubota L48 Engine HP (hp) 48 hp 48 hp PTO HP (hp) 36.6 hp ▲ 37.5 hpWeight (lb) 5,401 lb n/a Loader Lift (lb) ▲ 3,671 lb3,000 lb 3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb) 3,192 lb ▲ 3,310 lbLift Height (in) ▲ 131 in116.1 in Breakout Force (lbf) ▲ 4,504 lbf4,375 lbf Hydraulic Flow (gpm) 18.2 gpm ▲ 25.9 gpmTravel Speed (mph) n/a 15.3 mph
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Spec John Deere 5045E Kubota L48
▶ EngineEngine Manufacturer John Deere Kubota Engine Model PowerTech 3029T Not Published Engine Type Diesel, turbocharged, liquid-cooled E-TVCS diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled No. of Cylinders 3 4 Displacement 179 in³ 148.5 in³ Rated Engine Speed 2100 rpm 2600 rpm Engine Power (Gross) 48 hp 48 hp PTO Power 36.6 hp 37.5 hp Engine Emissions Constraints Tier 4 Not Published Cooling System Type Liquid-cooled Liquid-cooled Air Cleaner Two paper elements Not Published Fuel System Not Published Not Published Alternator 40 A Not Published ▶ HydraulicsPump Type Not Published Not Published Implement Flow 11.4 gpm Not Published Steering Flow 6.8 gpm Not Published Total Hydraulic Flow 18.2 gpm 25.9 gpm Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow 18.2 gpm 25.9 gpm Hydraulic System Type Open Center Open center Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow Not Published Not Published No. of Standard Remote Valves 1 Not Published No. of Optional Remote Valves 2 Not Published ▶ Fluid CapacityFuel Tank Capacity 18.0 gal 13.2 gal Coolant Capacity 10 qt Not Published Crankcase Capacity 9 qt Not Published Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity 10.3 gal Not Published Front Axle Fluid Capacity 4.8 qt Not Published ▶ PTO & HitchPTO Type Independent Live-continuous running PTO Rear 540 rpm 540 rpm Mid-PTO Availability Not Published Not Published Category, 3-Point Hitch Category II, convertible to I Category I (standard) Hitch Lift Capacity Not Published Not Published Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”) 3,192 lb 3310 lb Lift Control Type Position control with top link draft sensing Position control ▶ Transmission & DrivetrainTransmission Type SyncShuttle "Feather Step" hydrostatic transmission, 3-range No. of Speeds 9F/3R 3-range (infinite) Max Travel Speed (Forward) Not Published 15.3 mph Max Travel Speed (Reverse) Not Published Not Published Clutch Dry Dry, single Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options Mechanical, rear Not Published ▶ Chassis, Steering & ControlsFrame Type Not Published Four-post ROPS/FOPS standard Steering Hydrostatic power steering Hydrostatic power steering Brakes Hydraulic wet disc brakes Wet disc Seat Suspension & Adjustability Not Published Movable seat, spins in place; tilt steering standard Front Axle Type 2WD or MFWD Not Published Front Axle Rating Not Published Not Published Drawbar Capacity Not Published Not Published ▶ Dimensions & ManeuverabilityOverall Length with 3-Point Hitch 137.8 in Not Published Overall Width 57.3 in 74.5 in Wheelbase 80.7 in 74.0 in Ground Clearance 2WD: 18.8 in; MFWD: 13.4 in Not Published Min. Turn Radius without Brakes 138 in 10.5 ft Height to Top of ROPS 93.9 in Not Published Height to Top of ROPS (folded) 75.7 in Not Published Height to Top of Cab Model Not Published Not Published ▶ WeightTractor Weight (Base) 2WD: 4,414 lb; MFWD: 5,401 lb Not Published Weight with ROPS and Loader Not Published Not Published Weight with Cab and Loader Not Published Not Published ▶ Tire OptionsTire Size & Options Not Published Industrial (R4): 10-16.5 R4 front, 17.5L-24 R4 rear R1 Agricultural - Front 2WD: 7.5-16; MFWD: 9.5-24 Not Published R1 Agricultural - Rear 13.6-28 Not Published R3 Turf - Front 9.5-16 Not Published R3 Turf - Rear 21.5L-16.1 Not Published R4 Industrial - Front 12.5/80-18 10-16.5 R4 R4 Industrial - Rear 16.9-24 17.5L-24 R4 ▶ Loader & AttachmentsQuick Attach Loader System H240 (NSL or MSL) Not Published Loader Model H240NSL TL1150 Loader Lift Height 131 in TL1150: 116.1 in Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height) 3,671 lb TL1150: 3000 lb Loader Breakout Force 4,504 lb TL1150: 4375 lbf ▶ WarrantyWarranty Length & Coverage Not Published Not Published
John Deere 5045E vs Kubota L48: Quick Answers
Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 5045E or the Kubota L48? They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 48 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 5045E or the Kubota L48? The Kubota L48 leads on pto hp at 37.5 hp hp, compared to 36.6 hp hp for the John Deere 5045E.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 5045E or the Kubota L48? The John Deere 5045E leads on loader lift at 3,671 lb lb, compared to 3,000 lb lb for the Kubota L48.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 5045E or the Kubota L48? The Kubota L48 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,310 lb lb, compared to 3,192 lb lb for the John Deere 5045E. More Head-to-Heads
