Chuck K.
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Not many details but I have a few pics to prove its legit..
That's my take on it, Seems they turned up the power a little and added 2' to the BH and had to meet tier 4 emissions. Still trying to find out the rest of the specs.Replacement for the M59?
Press release
Kubota expected approximately 4,000 dealer personnel at its National Dealer Meeting in Atlanta, Oct. 11-16, where the company introduced a number of new products, including two new tractor-loader-backhoes, a compact track loader and more.
The new L47 and M62 tractor-loader-backhoes
Kubota introduces two new 4WD loader and landscaper utility tractors, the L47 and M62, replacing the L39, L45 and M59 models in this line, available as either tractor-loaders (TL) or tractor-loader-backhoes (TLB). Both new models offer more horsepower than ever before, with more versatility and an improved operator experience for landscaping to construction jobs. Powered by Kubota diesel engines and hydrostatic transmissions, the L47 boasts 47 gross horsepower and the M62 boasts 63 gross horsepower.
The L47 and M62 offer optional cabs to protect the operator from the elements, complete with heater and a new design that offers a 27-percent increase in space at the operator痴 feet while operating the backhoe. Side-positioned loader controls provide operator ease and at-a-glance information when using the loader or the backhoe. The L47 offers a newly designed backhoe with a digging depth to 10 feet. And the backhoe for the M62 offers 14-foot digging capability, providing an extra 2 feet of digging depth over previous models, making it an excellent choice for customers looking to upgrade their backhoe performance, while still benefiting from a smaller TLB machine. When it comes to comfort, both models offer improved foot room for the operator, a larger LCD screen, added throttle-up button, and a boom lock for easy and safe onsite maintenance.
Fuel tank capacity has improved on these new models, with the L47 and M62 each offering a 17.7-gallon tank, which offers 22 to 49 percent more capacity than the previous models. On the M62, the newly designed quick coupler allows compatibility with certain Kubota excavator buckets, making it more economical and versatile on the jobsite.
Press release
"..........And the backhoe for the M62 offers 14-foot digging capability, providing an extra 2 feet of digging depth over previous models, making it an excellent choice for customers looking to upgrade their backhoe performance, while still benefiting from a smaller TLB machine."
That reminds me that the backhoe on the M59 is a quick detatchable type so that the optional 3pt can be used. That's a handy feature coupled with the stock M59 hoe being a wonderfully beefy removeable hoe which the tractor has no difficulty handling.....but two more feet would be nice. I wonder if the M62 hoe will fit the M59?
And if so, what would one ever do with the old M59 hoe? Although the M59 was offered without the hoe attachment I've never heard of one being sold that way.
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