Compare/Kubota B2311 vs Kubota KL31R

Kubota B2311 vs Kubota KL31R

Verdict: Kubota B2311 vs Kubota KL31R

The Kubota B2311 and the Kubota KL31R are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 31 hp. Kubota B2311 is the lighter machine (2,039 kg vs 2,932 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL31R holds more fuel (40.1 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B2311 is the newer design (2018 vs 2012). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

31 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Three range transmission. Twelve forward, eight reverse, in creeper and medium range. Six forward, four reverse, in high-speed range.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

40.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

22.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

20.9 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

86 x 102 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

20.9 kWReference

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Power (gross)

22.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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22.8 kWReference

Power

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22.8 kWReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.4x4.0 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

power shiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Transmission

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GlideshiftReference

Transmission Type

—

PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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16-F and 16-R | Glideshift 24-F and 16-R | 30-F and 20-RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.4 kWReference

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Pressure

161.8 barReference

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Total flow

32.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

969 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5)Reference

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Engine RPM

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-944@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

166 cmReference

174 cmReference

Weight

2039 to 2513 poundsReference

2932 to 3384 poundsReference

ROPS Length

293 cmReference

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Cab Length

300 cmReference

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Width

136 cmReference

141 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

232 cmReference

198 cmReference

Height (cab)

214 cmReference

215 cmReference

ROPS Weight

924 kgReference

1329 kgReference

Cab Weight

1139 kgReference

1534 kgReference

Ground clearance

31 cmReference

36 cmReference

Front tread

93 to 101 cmReference

113 cmReference

Rear tread

104 cmReference

108/135 cmReference

Front tire

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8-16Reference

Rear tire

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12.4-26Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8-16. Rear: 12.4-26Reference

Length

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318 cmReference

Kubota B2311 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

KL31R

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wheeledReference

KL31R-PC

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half-trackReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

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111.4 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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30.6 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,258@2,600 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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215.4 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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198.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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318 cmReference

Overall Width

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142 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,329.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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12.4-26Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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135.9 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

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45,520Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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113 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.