Compare/Kubota B3000 vs Kubota FT30

Kubota B3000 vs Kubota FT30

Verdict: Kubota B3000 vs Kubota FT30

The Kubota B3000 and the Kubota FT30 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 30 hp. Kubota B3000 is the lighter machine (1,030 kg vs 2,161 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B3000 holds more fuel (31.0 L vs 29.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT30 is the newer design (2012 vs 2010). 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

30 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Sixteen gears (10 in reverse) with three ranges. Gears may be shifted sequentially while moving, without using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

31.0 LReference

29.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

22.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

86 x 91 mmReference

Power (gross)

22.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

18.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

4.3 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 CylinderReference

3 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.07x3.09 inchesReference

3.4x3.6 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

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22.1 kWReference

Power

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22.1 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

hydrostatic - infinite (3-range)F and infinite (3-range)RReference

12F and 12R |Glideshift : Powershift- 48F and 30RReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

Track Drive type

spur gearReference

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ROPS gear

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980 kgReference

Cab gear

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1099 kgReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Transmission

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GlideshiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

power shiftReference

Rear valves

1Reference

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Front valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

34.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

970 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

760 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

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Engine RPM

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-664@2700Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

166 cmReference

150 cmReference

Weight

1030 kgReference

2161 to 2469 poundsReference

Length

263 cmReference

292 cmReference

Width

136 cmReference

132 cmReference

Height (cab)

214 cmReference

201 cmReference

Ground clearance

37 cmReference

Front tire

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7-16Reference

Rear tire

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11.2-26Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference

Height (ROPS)

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196 cmReference

Front tread

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105 cmReference

Rear tread

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104 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

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1000 kgReference

Cab Glideshift

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1119 kgReference

Kubota B3000 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BH77 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH77 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

204 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

234 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

316 cmReference

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Loading height

169 cmReference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Cruise control

AvailableReference

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SCV control

joystickReference

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Rollover protective structure

—

Two-post folding ROPSReference

Capacities

Capacity

91.4 ciReference

100.5 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume

4.3 qtsReference

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Power

Max Power

30 hpReference

29.6 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

23 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Mid PTO

AvailableReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,500 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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545@2,700Reference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

Steering type

powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

970.2 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

quarter-inching valve | position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

214.9 cmReference

201.4 cmReference

Overall Length

263.9 cmReference

292.1 cmReference

Overall Width

136.4 cmReference

132.6 cmReference

Overall weight

1,030.1 kgReference

1,000.2 kgReference

Height Over ROPS

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196.1 cmReference

Operator station

Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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11.2-26 agReference

Rear wheel tread range

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104.9 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

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7-16 agReference

Front Wheel tread range

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105.4 cmReference

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.