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Kubota GL-400 vs Kubota L1-435

Verdict: Kubota GL-400 vs Kubota L1-435

The Kubota GL-400 and the Kubota L1-435 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L1-435 leads on rated power with 41 hp against 40 hp. Kubota L1-435 is the lighter machine (3,153 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-400 holds more fuel (50.0 L vs 46.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota GL-400 is the newer design (1995 vs 1987). In short: choose the Kubota L1-435 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota GL-400 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Kubota GL-400 Tractor
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota L1-435 Tractor
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
40 hp
41 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
liquid-cooledReference
Four gears in four ranges with shuttle shift.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
50.0 LReference
46.2 LReference
Engine
29.8 kWReference
32.1 kWReference
Displacement
2.2 LReference
1.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 92 mmReference
76 x 82 mmReference
Power
29.8 kWReference
32.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2700Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and reverseReference
16 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
JIS1Reference
JIS1Reference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
-789@2600Reference
1242@2700Reference
PTO (claimed)
30.9 kWReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
184 cmReference
184 cmReference
Weight
3527 to 3990 poundsReference
3153 to 3340 poundsReference
Front tire
8-18Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 8-18. Rear: 12.4-28Reference
Length
349 cmReference
345 cmReference
Width
154 cmReference
148 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
219 cmReference
Height (cab)
231 cmReference
ROPS Weight
1599 kgReference
Cab Weight
1809 kgReference
Ground clearance
36 cmReference
Front tread
120 cmReference
Rear tread
115 to 161 cmReference
114 to 152 cmReference
2WD Rear tire
13.6-26Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-26Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 8-18. Rear: 13.6-26Reference
Height (exhaust)
197 cmReference
2WD Weight
1430 kgReference
4WD Weight
1515 kgReference
2WD Ground clearance
37 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
33 cmReference
2WD Front tread
114 to 146 cmReference
4WD Front tread
119 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Variants
L1-435D
Four-wheel driveReference

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.

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