Compare/Kubota FT300 vs Kubota L3001

Kubota FT300 vs Kubota L3001

Verdict: Kubota FT300 vs Kubota L3001

The Kubota FT300 and the Kubota L3001 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 30 hp. Kubota L3001 is the lighter machine (1,224 kg vs 2,227 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L3001 holds more fuel (35.0 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT300 is the newer design (2016 vs 1976). 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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Best match

Clear

Kubota

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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

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges with additional creeper range.Reference

Variants

FT300

wheeledReference

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FT300-PC

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

35.0 LReference

Engine

22.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.8 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 102 mmReference

76 x 82 mmReference

Power

22.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (net)

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22.1 kWReference

Power (net)

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22.1 kWReference

Transmission

ROPS gear

1010 kgReference

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Cab gear

1129 kgReference

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Gears

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

JIS1Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-664@2700Reference

1400@2800Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

176 cmReference

Weight

2227 to 2568 poundsReference

1224 kgReference

Front tire

7-14Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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Optional tires (ag)

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

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Length

297 cmReference

289 cmReference

Width

132 cmReference

145 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

193 cmReference

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Height (cab)

199 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

105 cmReference

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Rear tread

104 cmReference

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ROPS Glideshift

1045 kgReference

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Cab Glideshift

1164 kgReference

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2WD Rear tire

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12.4/11-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 12.4/11-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8-16. Rear: 12.4/11-28Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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144 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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192 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.