Compare/Kubota GL418 vs Kubota KL38 Hi-Speed

Kubota GL418 vs Kubota KL38 Hi-Speed

Verdict: Kubota GL418 vs Kubota KL38 Hi-Speed

The Kubota GL418 and the Kubota KL38 Hi-Speed are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 38 hp. Kubota GL418 is the lighter machine (3,197 kg vs 3,351 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL38 Hi-Speed holds more fuel (40.1 L vs 35.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL38 Hi-Speed is the newer design (1999 vs 1993). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

38 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

Twelve gears in three ranges (creeper, medium, and high-speed) with shuttle shift. Only gears 1-8 available in reverse. In high-speed range only gears six forward and four reverse gears available.Reference

Variants

GL418

ROPSReference

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GL418Q

cabReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

35.0 LReference

40.1 LReference

Engine

30.9 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

30.9 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Type

power shiftReference

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Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

28.2 kWReference

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Pump flow

23.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

865 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

544/806/1252 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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-944@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

183 cmReference

188 cmReference

Weight

3197 to 3616 poundsReference

3351 to 3748 poundsReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

8-18Reference

Rear tire

13.6-26Reference

12.4-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6-26Reference

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

Length

332 cmReference

344 cmReference

Width

149 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

217 cmReference

231 cmReference

Height (cab)

229 cmReference

215 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1450 kgReference

1520 kgReference

Cab Weight

1640 kgReference

1700 kgReference

Ground clearance

36 cmReference

40 cmReference

Front tread

113 cmReference

119 cmReference

Rear tread

115 to 144 cmReference

114 to 143 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.