Compare/Kubota KL37Z-PC vs Kubota L1-385

Kubota KL37Z-PC vs Kubota L1-385

Verdict: Kubota KL37Z-PC vs Kubota L1-385

The Kubota KL37Z-PC and the Kubota L1-385 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 37 hp. Kubota KL37Z-PC is the lighter machine (2,075 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 39.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL37Z-PC is the newer design (2012 vs 1987). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

37 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Hydro-mechanical CVT.Reference

Four gears in four ranges with shuttle shift.Reference

Drive

half-trackReference

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Variants

KL37Z

wheeledReference

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KL37Z-PC

half-trackReference

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L1-385D

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4WDReference

L1-385DN

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loader-compatibleReference

Engine

Fuel tank

39.0 LReference

46.2 LReference

Engine

27.2 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Power

27.2 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Dual DriveReference

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Type

continuously-varaible transmissionReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

16 forward and 15 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

JIS1Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-770@2600Reference

1196@2600Reference

PTO (claimed)

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27.4 kWReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

188 cmReference

194 cmReference

Weight

2075 kgReference

3594 to 3814 poundsReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

tracksReference

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Ag front

8-18Reference

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Ag rear

400mm trackReference

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Length

339 cmReference

355 cmReference

Width

167 cmReference

153 cmReference

Height (cab)

231 cmReference

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Ground clearance

42 cmReference

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Front tread

119 cmReference

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Rear tread

127 cmReference

115 to 161 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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12.4-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 12.4-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8-16. Rear: 12.4-28Reference

Height (ROPS)

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214 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1630 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1730 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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114 to 146 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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119 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.