Compare/Kubota GL-40 vs Kubota L3250

Kubota GL-40 vs Kubota L3250

Verdict: Kubota GL-40 vs Kubota L3250

The Kubota GL-40 and the Kubota L3250 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 40 hp. Kubota L3250 is the lighter machine (1,247 kg vs 3,527 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota GL-40 holds more fuel (50.0 L vs 29.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota GL-40 is the newer design (1991 vs 1989). 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

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Rated power

40 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine

29.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

1.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

84 x 81 mmReference

Power

29.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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29.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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29.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Coolant capacity

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7.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 7 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1263@2600Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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23.9 kWReference

Type

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mechanical shuttleReference

Pump flow

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29.5 lpmReference

Rear lift

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850 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

184 cmReference

173 cmReference

Weight

3527 to 3946 poundsReference

1247 kgReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

13.6-26Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

349 cmReference

290 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

142 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

219 cmReference

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Height (cab)

233 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1599 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1789 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

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Front tread

120 cmReference

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Rear tread

115 to 161 cmReference

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Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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13.6-26Reference

Lawn/turf front

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29x12.50-15 (Turf Special)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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21.5-16.1 (Turf Special)Reference

Height

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204 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

L3250F

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2WDReference

L3250DT

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4WDReference

Kubota L3250 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota L4530B Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota L4560 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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266 cmReference

Bucket width

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76 cmReference

Digging depth

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251 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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373 cmReference

Loading height

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252 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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190°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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2231 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1102 kgReference

Kubota L4560 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.