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Kubota KL315 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KL31R
Verdict: Kubota KL315 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KL31R
The Kubota KL315 Hi-Speed and the Kubota KL31R are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 31 hp. Kubota KL31R is the lighter machine (2,932 kg vs 2,976 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL31R is the newer design (2012 vs 2008). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
31 hp
31 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
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
Three range transmission. Twelve forward, eight reverse, in creeper and medium range. Six forward, four reverse, in high-speed range.Reference
Variants
KL315
standardReference
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KL315H
high-speedReference
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KL31R
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wheeledReference
KL31R-PC
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half-trackReference
Engine
Fuel tank
40.1 LReference
40.1 LReference
Engine
22.8 kWReference
22.8 kWReference
Displacement
1.8 LReference
1.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 92 mmReference
86 x 102 mmReference
Power
22.8 kWReference
22.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
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dieselReference
No of Cylinders
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3 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
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2,600 RPMReference
Bore and stroke
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3.4x4.0 inchesReference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Gears
30 forward and 20 reverseReference
30 forward and 20 reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
Transmission
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GlideshiftReference
Type
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power shiftReference
Transmission Type
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PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
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16-F and 16-R | Glideshift 24-F and 16-R | 30-F and 20-RReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
-944@2600Reference
-944@2600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
174 cmReference
174 cmReference
Weight
2976 to 3395 poundsReference
2932 to 3384 poundsReference
Front tire
8-16Reference
8-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-26Reference
12.4-26Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 8-16. Rear: 12.4-26Reference
Front: 8-16. Rear: 12.4-26Reference
Length
318 cmReference
318 cmReference
Width
141 cmReference
141 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
198 cmReference
198 cmReference
Height (cab)
214 cmReference
215 cmReference
ROPS Weight
1349 kgReference
1329 kgReference
Cab Weight
1539 kgReference
1534 kgReference
Ground clearance
36 cmReference
36 cmReference
Front tread
113 cmReference
113 cmReference
Rear tread
108/135 cmReference
108/135 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
General
Make & Model
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KubotaReference
Rollover protective structure
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Two-post ROPS.Reference
Capacities
Capacity
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111.4 ciReference
Power
Max Power
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30.6 hpReference
PTO
Rear PTO RPM
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540 RPMReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
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1,258@2,600 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
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mechanical wet discReference
Steering type
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powerReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
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215.4 cmReference
Height Over ROPS
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198.1 cmReference
Overall Length
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318 cmReference
Overall Width
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142 cmReference
Overall weight
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1,329.9 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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12.4-26Reference
Rear wheel tread range
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135.9 cmReference
Front Wheel Type
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45,520Reference
Front Wheel tread range
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113 cmReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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AvailableReference
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.