Compare/Kubota B3000 vs Kubota KL30

Kubota B3000 vs Kubota KL30

Verdict: Kubota B3000 vs Kubota KL30

The Kubota B3000 and the Kubota KL30 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 2,866 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL30 holds more fuel (40.1 L vs 31.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B3000 is the newer design (2010 vs 1999). 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

Twelve gears in two ranges (creeper and high) with shuttle shift. Only eight gears available in reverse.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

31.0 LReference

40.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

22.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

83 x 92 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

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No of Cylinders

4 CylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.07x3.09 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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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

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

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

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Track Drive type

spur gearReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

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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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-945@2700Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

166 cmReference

174 cmReference

Weight

1030 kgReference

2866 to 3252 poundsReference

Length

263 cmReference

318 cmReference

Width

136 cmReference

141 cmReference

Height (cab)

214 cmReference

199 cmReference

Ground clearance

37 cmReference

36 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

Height (ROPS)

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198 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1300 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1475 kgReference

Front tread

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113 cmReference

Rear tread

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108 to 148 cmReference

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

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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SCV control

joystickReference

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Capacities

Capacity

91.4 ciReference

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Crankcase oil volume

4.3 qtsReference

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Power

Max Power

30 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

23 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO

AvailableReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,500 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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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

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Overall Length

263.9 cmReference

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Overall Width

136.4 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,030.1 kgReference

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Operator station

Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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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.