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Kubota KL31R vs Kubota KL31Z
Verdict: Kubota KL31R vs Kubota KL31Z
The Kubota KL31R and the Kubota KL31Z are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 31 hp. Kubota KL31Z is the lighter machine (1,644 kg vs 2,932 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL31Z is the newer design (2013 vs 2012). 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
Three range transmission. Twelve forward, eight reverse, in creeper and medium range. Six forward, four reverse, in high-speed range.Reference
Hydro-mechanical CVT.Reference
Variants
KL31R
wheeledReference
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KL31R-PC
half-trackReference
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KL31Z
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wheeledReference
KL31Z-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
86 x 102 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
dieselReference
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No of Cylinders
3 cylinderReference
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Rated engine speed
2,600 RPMReference
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Bore and stroke
3.4x4.0 inchesReference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
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Transmission
Gears
30 forward and 20 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Transmission
GlideshiftReference
Dual DriveReference
Type
power shiftReference
continuously-varaible transmissionReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
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forward and reverse options
16-F and 16-R | Glideshift 24-F and 16-R | 30-F and 20-RReference
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Wheel Drive
4WDReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
-944@2600Reference
-764@2600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
174 cmReference
180 cmReference
Weight
2932 to 3384 poundsReference
1644 kgReference
Front tire
8-16Reference
8-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-26Reference
13.6-24Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 8-16. Rear: 12.4-26Reference
Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference
Length
318 cmReference
324 cmReference
Width
141 cmReference
153 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
198 cmReference
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Height (cab)
215 cmReference
223 cmReference
ROPS Weight
1329 kgReference
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Cab Weight
1534 kgReference
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Ground clearance
36 cmReference
36 cmReference
Front tread
113 cmReference
113 cmReference
Rear tread
108/135 cmReference
120/123 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
General
Make & Model
KubotaReference
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Rollover protective structure
Two-post ROPS.Reference
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Capacities
Capacity
111.4 ciReference
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Power
Max Power
30.6 hpReference
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PTO
Rear PTO RPM
540 RPMReference
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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
1,258@2,600 RPMReference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
mechanical wet discReference
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Steering type
powerReference
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Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
215.4 cmReference
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Height Over ROPS
198.1 cmReference
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Overall Length
318 cmReference
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Overall Width
142 cmReference
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Overall weight
1,329.9 kgReference
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Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
12.4-26Reference
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Rear wheel tread range
135.9 cmReference
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Front Wheel Type
45,520Reference
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Front Wheel tread range
113 cmReference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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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.