Compare/Kubota KL34R vs Kubota L2850

Kubota KL34R vs Kubota L2850

Verdict: Kubota KL34R vs Kubota L2850

The Kubota KL34R and the Kubota L2850 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 34 hp. Kubota L2850 is the lighter machine (2,480 kg vs 2,954 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL34R is the newer design (2012 vs 1985). 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

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

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Rated power

34 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Three range transmission. Twelve forward, eight reverse, in creeper and medium range. Six forward, four reverse, in high-speed range.Reference

With 12.4-24 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Steering

—

powerReference

Variants

KL34R

wheeledReference

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KL34R-PC

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

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Engine

25.0 kWReference

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Displacement

1.8 LReference

1.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 102 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Power

25.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

4-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

2,600Reference

Bore and stroke

3.4x4.0 inchesReference

3.23x3.23 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine (gross)

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25.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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17.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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25.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

paper elementReference

Compression

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18:1Reference

Oil capacity

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31.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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7.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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20.5 kWReference

Max power

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17.3 kWReference

Compression ratio

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18:1Reference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

wet discReference

Transmission

GlideshiftReference

Glide ShiftReference

Type

power shiftReference

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

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-980@2700Reference

1000@2438Reference

PTO (claimed)

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20.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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20.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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31.0 LReference

Pressure

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156.9 barReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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29.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

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10.6 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1099 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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898 kgReference

Rear PTO

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live (optional)Reference

Mid PTO

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optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

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1080/2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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20.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

174 cmReference

173 cmReference

Weight

2954 to 3406 poundsReference

215 kgReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

13.6-24Reference

12.4-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

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Length

318 cmReference

290 cmReference

Width

146 cmReference

136 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

198 cmReference

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Height (cab)

215 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1339 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1544 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

113 cmReference

112 cmReference

Rear tread

110/130 cmReference

104 to 151 cmReference

Ag front

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7-16 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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12.4-24Reference

Height (exhaust)

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198 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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1124 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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1229 kgReference

GST 4WD Shipping

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1270 kgReference

4WD Operating

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1265 kgReference

Ballasted

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2077 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

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35Reference

Battery AH

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110Reference

Battery size

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110 AHReference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPS.Reference

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Capacities

Capacity

111.4 ciReference

31.0 LReference

Fuel

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29.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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8.9 qtsReference

Power

Max Power

33.5 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,307@2,700 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

manual, powerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,275 psiReference

Remote Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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2.8 gpm (7.8 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,100 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and draft controlReference

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

290.1 cmReference

Overall Width

146.1 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,339.9 kgReference

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Overall Height

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198.9 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

13.6-24Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

111 cmReference

12.4-24 inchReference

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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Kubota L2850 attachments

L2850 Serial Numbers

1985

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50005Reference

1986

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51786Reference

1987

—

53807Reference

1988

—

55931Reference

1989

—

57212Reference

1990

—

58326Reference

1991

—

58771Reference

1992

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59193Reference

Location:

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On tractor's clutch housing, left sideReference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

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182 cmReference

Overall width

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225 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 11 cmReference

Kubota BL4520B Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BL4590 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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200 cmReference

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

Digging depth

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229 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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295 cmReference

Loading height

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200 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1338 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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789 kgReference

Kubota L4530B Backhoe

Kubota L4560 Backhoe

Kubota BL4590 Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

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6.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1828 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.