Compare/Kubota GL-35 vs Kubota L3430

Kubota GL-35 vs Kubota L3430

Verdict: Kubota GL-35 vs Kubota L3430

The Kubota GL-35 and the Kubota L3430 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 35 hp. Kubota L3430 is the lighter machine (1,499 kg vs 3,472 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota GL-35 holds more fuel (50.0 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L3430 is the newer design (2003 vs 1991). 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

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Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

35 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Synchronized transmission with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

40.1 LReference

Engine

26.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

26.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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26.2 kWReference

Engine (net)

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25.1 kWReference

Power (net)

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25.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

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26.2 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

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Glide ShiftReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-781@2700Reference

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GST PTO (claimed)

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21.3 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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20.1 kWReference

Type

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power shiftReference

Valves

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3Reference

Pump flow

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31.4 lpmReference

Total flow

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50.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

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18.5 lpmReference

Control

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position control with optional draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1202 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

184 cmReference

180 cmReference

Weight

3472 to 3825 poundsReference

210 kgReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

7.2-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

12.4-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-18. Rear: 12.4-28Reference

Front: 7.2-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

Length

349 cmReference

291 cmReference

Width

146 cmReference

151 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

198 cmReference

230 cmReference

Height (cab)

199 cmReference

219 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1574 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1735 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

120 cmReference

115 cmReference

Rear tread

114 to 160 cmReference

119/130/138/148 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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40Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Variants

L3430DT

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4WD 8 speedReference

L3430GST

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4WD 12 speedReference

L3430HST

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hydroReference

L3430HSTC

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hydro cabReference

Kubota L3430 attachments

L3430 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number decal on the left side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

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182 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 11 cmReference

Kubota BL4690B Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH90 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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251 cmReference

Digging depth

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276 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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372 cmReference

Loading height

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242 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1755 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1176 kgReference

Kubota BH90 Backhoe

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.