Compare/Kubota FT30 vs Kubota STA-30

Kubota FT30 vs Kubota STA-30

Verdict: Kubota FT30 vs Kubota STA-30

The Kubota FT30 and the Kubota STA-30 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 30 hp. Kubota FT30 holds more fuel (29.9 L vs 29.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT30 is the newer design (2012 vs 2002). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

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

With 9.5-22 rear tires.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

29.9 LReference

29.5 LReference

Engine

22.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

82 x 92 mmReference

Power

22.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

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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Engine (gross)

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22.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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22.4 kWReference

Torque

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96.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Oil capacity

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18.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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5.8 LReference

Transmission

ROPS gear

980 kgReference

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Cab gear

1099 kgReference

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Gears

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

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

Engine RPM

-664@2700Reference

2500@2755Reference

PTO (claimed)

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17.3 kWReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1149 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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889 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2500 (Kubota 10-spline)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

161 cmReference

Weight

2161 to 2469 poundsReference

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Front tire

7-16Reference

6.00-12Reference

Rear tire

11.2-26Reference

9.5-22Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

Length

292 cmReference

287 cmReference

Width

132 cmReference

122 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

196 cmReference

234 cmReference

Height (cab)

201 cmReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

23 cmReference

Front tread

105 cmReference

102 cmReference

Rear tread

104 cmReference

94 to 106 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

1000 kgReference

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Cab Glideshift

1119 kgReference

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Lawn/turf front

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24x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery CCA

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550Reference

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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STA-30 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Left side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Speeds

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.