Kubota further arms itself in the marketplace

Kubota Tractor Corp. introduced the all-new L39 tractor/loader/backhoe. Kubota's diesel engine delivers cleaner emissions and rates at 30.5 PTO hp.

The transmission is an electronically controlled hydraulic Glide Shift Transmission with 12F/8R speeds. The L39 also is equipped with shuttle shift, allowing the operator to shift from forward to reverse and back again without clutching or braking. The L39 delivers 3,560 lb of breakout force, 2,200 lb of lift capacity and a 9 ft 6 in. lift height. The curved boom reaches a maximum 10 ft digging depth with a minimum trench cut.