Kubota R520S vs Kubota L48

Specification	Kubota R520SBackhoe Loaders	Kubota L48Backhoe Loaders
Horsepower	33.1 kW (44.4 HP)	35.8 kW (48 HP)
Weight	3637.8 kg (8020 lbs)	3519.9 kg (7760 lbs)
Transmission	Light speed transmission	HST 3 range
Pump Capacity	42.0 LPM (11.1 GPM)	98.4 LPM (26 GPM)
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Model	V2203-RP	L48
Gross Power	33.1 kW (44.4 HP)	35.8 kW (48 HP)
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel
Displacement	2200.8 cc (134.3 cu in)	2433.5 cc (148.5 cu in)
Power Measured	2600 RPM	2600 RPM
Transmission Type	Light speed transmission	HST 3 range
No Of Forward Gears	2	—
No Of Reverse Gears	2	—
Max Speed (Forward)	20.1 km/h (12.5 mph)	26.1 km/h (16.2 mph)
Pump Type	Gear pump	Open center, constant flow
Pump Flow Capacity	42.0 LPM (11.1 GPM)	98.4 LPM (26 GPM)
Relief Valve Pressure	203.9 bar (2958 psi)	198.6 bar (2880 psi)
Dig Depth	274.3 cm (108 in)	335.3 cm (132 in)
Loading Height	213.4 cm (84 in)	304.8 cm (120 in)
Dump Height	274.3 cm (108 in)	—
Operating Weight	3637.8 kg (8020 lbs)	3519.9 kg (7760 lbs)
Bucket Capacity	0.6 m³ (0.75 cu yds)	—
Bucket Width	176.0 cm (69.3 in)	—
Reach From Swivel	365.8 cm (144 in)	426.7 cm (168 in)
Overall Height	243.8 cm (96 in)	—
Overall Length	518.2 cm (204 in)	—
Overall Width	182.9 cm (72 in)	—
Turning Radius	335.3 cm (132 in)	335.3 cm (132 in)
Net Power	—	34.3 kW (46 HP)
Fuel Capacity	—	50.3 l (13.3 gal)
Bucket Dig Force	—	2680.7 kg (5910 lbs)
Wheelbase	—	182.9 cm (72 in)

Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.