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Kubota FT30 vs Kubota L1-325
Verdict: Kubota FT30 vs Kubota L1-325
The Kubota FT30 and the Kubota L1-325 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 30 hp. Kubota L1-325 is the lighter machine (1,389 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 FT30 is the newer design (2012 vs 1988). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
30 hp
30 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
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
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
29.9 LReference
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Engine
22.1 kWReference
23.6 kWReference
Displacement
1.6 LReference
1.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 91 mmReference
79 x 91 mmReference
Power
22.1 kWReference
23.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2700Reference
2700Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
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
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Transmission
GlideshiftReference
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Type
power shiftReference
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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
IReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
634/733/1108/1350 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
-664@2700Reference
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PTO (claimed)
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22.0 kWReference
Pump flow
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23.5 lpmReference
Rear lift
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729 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
150 cmReference
173 cmReference
Weight
2161 to 2469 poundsReference
1389 kgReference
Front tire
7-16Reference
8-16Reference
Rear tire
11.2-26Reference
13.6-24Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference
Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference
Length
292 cmReference
318 cmReference
Width
132 cmReference
151 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
196 cmReference
230 cmReference
Height (cab)
201 cmReference
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Ground clearance
37 cmReference
36 cmReference
Front tread
105 cmReference
119 cmReference
Rear tread
104 cmReference
107 to 154 cmReference
ROPS Glideshift
1000 kgReference
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Cab Glideshift
1119 kgReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
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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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.