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Kubota KL36 vs Kubota L1-385

Verdict: Kubota KL36 vs Kubota L1-385

The Kubota KL36 and the Kubota L1-385 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L1-385 leads on rated power with 37 hp against 36 hp. Kubota KL36 is the lighter machine (3,318 kg vs 3,594 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-385 holds more fuel (46.2 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL36 is the newer design (1999 vs 1987). In short: choose the Kubota L1-385 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota KL36 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Kubota KL36 Tractor
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota L1-385 Tractor
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
36 hp
37 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
Twelve gears in two ranges (creeper and high) with shuttle shift. Only eight gears available in reverse.Reference
Four gears in four ranges with shuttle shift.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
40.1 LReference
46.2 LReference
Engine
26.5 kWReference
28.3 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 92 mmReference
82 x 82 mmReference
Power
26.5 kWReference
28.3 kWReference
Rated RPM
2700Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
24 forward and 16 reverseReference
16 forward and 15 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
JIS1Reference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
-931@2700Reference
1196@2600Reference
PTO (claimed)
27.4 kWReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
191 cmReference
194 cmReference
Weight
3318 to 3715 poundsReference
3594 to 3814 poundsReference
Front tire
8-18Reference
5.50-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 8-18. Rear: 12.4-28Reference
Length
346 cmReference
355 cmReference
Width
147 cmReference
153 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
198 cmReference
214 cmReference
Height (cab)
199 cmReference
ROPS Weight
1505 kgReference
Cab Weight
1685 kgReference
Ground clearance
36 cmReference
Front tread
118 cmReference
Rear tread
114 to 143 cmReference
115 to 161 cmReference
2WD Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 12.4-28Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 8-16. Rear: 12.4-28Reference
2WD Weight
1630 kgReference
4WD Weight
1730 kgReference
2WD Ground clearance
35 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
34 cmReference
2WD Front tread
114 to 146 cmReference
4WD Front tread
119 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Variants
L1-385D
4WDReference
L1-385DN
loader-compatibleReference

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.

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