Compare/Kubota FT30 vs Kubota GL321E

Kubota FT30 vs Kubota GL321E

Verdict: Kubota FT30 vs Kubota GL321E

The Kubota FT30 and the Kubota GL321E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 30 hp. Kubota GL321E is the lighter machine (1,215 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 GL321E holds more fuel (35.0 L vs 29.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT30 is the newer design (2012 vs 1996). 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

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Kubota

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Best match

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Rated power

30 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

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

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with additional creeper range and shuttle shift.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

29.9 LReference

35.0 LReference

Engine

22.1 kWReference

24.3 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

83 x 92 mmReference

Power

22.1 kWReference

24.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.4x3.6 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Transmission

ROPS gear

980 kgReference

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Cab gear

1099 kgReference

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Gears

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

gearReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

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

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

586/829/1016/1346 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-664@2700Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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22.1 kWReference

Pump flow

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23.8 lpmReference

Rear lift

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904 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

164 cmReference

Weight

2161 to 2469 poundsReference

1215 kgReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

8-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-26Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 8-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference

Length

292 cmReference

305 cmReference

Width

132 cmReference

139 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

196 cmReference

199 cmReference

Height (cab)

201 cmReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

36 cmReference

Front tread

105 cmReference

113 cmReference

Rear tread

104 cmReference

113 to 141 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

1000 kgReference

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Cab Glideshift

1119 kgReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

100.5 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

29.6 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

545@2,700Reference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

196.1 cmReference

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Height Over Cab

201.4 cmReference

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Overall Length

292.1 cmReference

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Overall Width

132.6 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,000.2 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

11.2-26 agReference

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Rear wheel tread range

104.9 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

7-16 agReference

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Front Wheel tread range

105.4 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Variants

GL321

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utilityReference

GL321E

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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.