Compare/Kubota KL36 vs Kubota STV36

Kubota KL36 vs Kubota STV36

Verdict: Kubota KL36 vs Kubota STV36

The Kubota KL36 and the Kubota STV36 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 36 hp. Kubota STV36 is the lighter machine (2,150 kg vs 3,318 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL36 holds more fuel (40.1 L vs 29.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota STV36 is the newer design (2006 vs 1999). 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

36 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Twelve gears in two ranges (creeper and high) with shuttle shift. Only eight gears available in reverse.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine

26.5 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

26.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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26.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

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25.5 kWReference

Rated Power (net)

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25.5 kWReference

Power (gross)

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26.8 kWReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.43x3.64 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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Hydrostatic : Infinite (3-range) F and Infinite (3-range) RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-931@2700Reference

2500@2734Reference

PTO (claimed)

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20.2 kWReference

Pressure

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169.7 barReference

Pump flow

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23.1 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1149 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2500Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

161 cmReference

Weight

3318 to 3715 poundsReference

2150 to 2502 poundsReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

6.00-12Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

9.5-22Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

Length

346 cmReference

267 cmReference

Width

147 cmReference

121 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

198 cmReference

234 cmReference

Height (cab)

199 cmReference

215 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1505 kgReference

975 kgReference

Cab Weight

1685 kgReference

1134 kgReference

Ground clearance

36 cmReference

23 cmReference

Front tread

118 cmReference

103 cmReference

Rear tread

114 to 143 cmReference

94 to 106 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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24x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Industrial front

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23x8.50-14Reference

Industrial rear

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12.4-16Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

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100.5 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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35.9 hpReference

Rated Power

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34.2 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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27.1 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO

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AvailableReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,500 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,670 | 800@2,717 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

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2,500@2,734 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

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PowerReference

Hydraulics

Maximum operating pressure

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2,461 psiReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,149.9 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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235 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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215.9 cmReference

Overall Length

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268 cmReference

Overall Width

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121.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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975.2 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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37.4 to 42.1 inchesReference

Front Wheel tread range

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103.1 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

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.