Compare/Kubota GL301E vs Kubota L345

Kubota GL301E vs Kubota L345

Verdict: Kubota GL301E vs Kubota L345

The Kubota GL301E and the Kubota L345 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 29 hp. Kubota GL301E is the lighter machine (1,179 kg vs 2,770 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota GL301E holds more fuel (35.0 L vs 34.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota GL301E is the newer design (1996 vs 1978). 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

29 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with additional creeper range and shuttle shift.Reference

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Steering

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power assistReference

Variants

GL301

utilityReference

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GL301E

narrowReference

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L345F

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2WDReference

L345DT

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4WDReference

L345FW

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wideReference

Engine

Fuel tank

35.0 LReference

34.8 LReference

Engine

22.8 kWReference

25.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

76 x 82 mmReference

Power

22.8 kWReference

25.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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18.8 kWReference

Compression

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21:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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21.9 kWReference

Max power

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18.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

21.7 kWReference

21.9 kWReference

Pump flow

22.3 lpmReference

35.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

904 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

565/800/980/1298 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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21.9 kWReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Engine RPM

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540@2532Reference

Front PTO Type

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2800Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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21.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

164 cmReference

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Weight

1179 kgReference

2770 to 3300 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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Length

305 cmReference

337 cmReference

Width

132 cmReference

149 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

195 cmReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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Front tread

107 cmReference

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Rear tread

104 to 134 cmReference

117 to 167 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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193 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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194 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Height (exhaust)

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207 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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113 to 145 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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124 cmReference

FW Front tread

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142 to 193 cmReference

FW Rear tread

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142 to 193 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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1256 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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1422 kgReference

FW Shipping

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1324 kgReference

4WD Operating

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1496 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Kubota L345 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota L4510 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota L4530 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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186 cmReference

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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215 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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279 cmReference

Loading height

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185 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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164°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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746 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1310 kgReference

Kubota L4530 Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

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9.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2053 kgReference

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.