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Kubota BL4690B Backhoe Specifications

The Kubota BL4690B backhoe is a multipurpose "loader backhoe" that digs from the rear and loads material into a front-mounted bucket for transport around a construction site. The BL4690B comes in three different models, the L3130-LA513, L3430-LA723 and the L3830-LA723, each differing primarily in engine horsepower output and overall operating weight.
  1. Digging Depth

    • All three versions of the BL4690B have a maximum digging depth of 7 feet 6.2 inches with the rear digging arm.

    Bucket Size Capability

    • The rear digging arm is identical on all three versions, and is capable of digging with a 10- to 24-inch wide bucket. The loader bucket capacity is .4 cubic yards on the L3430-LA723 and L3830-LA723 and only .3667 cubic yards on the L3130-LA513.

    Dump Clearance

    • The L3130-LA513 has a maximum dump height of 6 feet 6.5 inches. The L3430-LA723 and L3830-LA723 share a full height discharge capability of 6 feet 8.3 inches.

    Power and Weight

    • The L3130-LA513, L3430-LA723 and L3830-LA723 have engines that produce 31, 33.6 and 37.4 horsepower respectively. The overall operating weights of the L3130-LA513, L3430-LA723 and L3830-LA723 are 3120, 3220 and 3150 pounds respectively.