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Kubota KL37Z-PC vs Kubota L3540
Verdict: Kubota KL37Z-PC vs Kubota L3540
The Kubota KL37Z-PC and the Kubota L3540 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 3,296 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L3540 holds more fuel (43.9 L vs 39.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL37Z-PC is the newer design (2012 vs 2007). 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
37 hp
37 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
Hydro-mechanical CVT.Reference
Controlled by treadle foot pedal, cruise control standard with left-hand lever. Three range with Hydro Dual Speed, a high/low power shift controlled by left-hand lever. Auto Hydro Dual speed allows automatic control to match load. Stall Guard maintains engine RPMs by reducing speed under load. HST Response Control adjusts acceleration rates. Auto Throttle Advance links engine RPMs to transmission, so that the throttle increases when speed is increased.Reference
Drive
half-trackReference
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Original price
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$21,157 (2011)Reference
Differential lock
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standardReference
Steering
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hydrostatic power steeringReference
Variants
KL37Z
wheeledReference
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KL37Z-PC
half-trackReference
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L3540GST
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gearReference
L3540HST
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hydroReference
L3540HSTC
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hydro cabReference
Engine
Fuel tank
39.0 LReference
43.9 LReference
Engine
27.2 kWReference
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Displacement
2.2 LReference
1.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 92 mmReference
85 x 102 mmReference
Power
27.2 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2600Reference
2700Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine (gross)
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27.6 kWReference
Engine (net)
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26.1 kWReference
Power (net)
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26.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
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27.6 kWReference
Oil capacity
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42.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
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7.5 LReference
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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3.34x4.0 inchesReference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dual DriveReference
Glide Shift (GST)Reference
Type
continuously-varaible transmissionReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
12 forward and 8 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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Transmission Type
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HSTReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
-770@2600Reference
540@2550Reference
Gear PTO (claimed)
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22.0 kWReference
Hydro PTO (claimed)
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20.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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42.0 LReference
Capacity
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42.0 LReference
Valves
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2 to 3Reference
Pump flow
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31.4 lpmReference
Total flow
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50.0 lpmReference
Steering flow
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18.5 lpmReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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1701 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1 kgReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Mid PTO
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semi-independent (optional)Reference
Mid PTO Type
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2000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
188 cmReference
180 cmReference
Weight
2075 kgReference
1539 kgReference
Front tire
8-18Reference
7.2-16Reference
Rear tire
tracksReference
12.4-24Reference
Ag front
8-18Reference
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Ag rear
400mm trackReference
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Length
339 cmReference
292 cmReference
Width
167 cmReference
151 cmReference
Height (cab)
231 cmReference
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Ground clearance
42 cmReference
35 cmReference
Front tread
119 cmReference
115 cmReference
Rear tread
127 cmReference
119 to 148 cmReference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 7.2-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference
Lawn/turf front
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27-10.50LLx15Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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41-18LLx16.1Reference
Industrial front
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10-16.5Reference
Industrial rear
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420/70-24Reference
Height
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230 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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55 (cab)Reference
Battery CCA
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582Reference
Total cold cranking amps
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582 CCAReference
Capacities
Fuel
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43.9 LReference
Front axle
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6.5 LReference
Crankcase oil volume
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7.1 qtsReference
Kubota L3540 attachments
Attachment overview
72" Mower deck
Cutting width
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182 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 11 cmReference
Kubota BH76 Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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278 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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382 cmReference
Loading height
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214 cmReference
Bucket force
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2062 kgReference
Dipperstick force
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1223 kgReference
Kubota BH77 Backhoe
Kubota BH92 Backhoe
General
Make & Model
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KubotaReference
Rollover protective structure
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Two-post ROPSReference
Radio
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Optional radio/CD playerReference
Power
Max Power
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37 hpReference
Rated Power
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35 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power
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29.5 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
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540 RPMReference
Mid PTO RPM
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2,000 RPMReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
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540@2,550 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
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Mechanical wet discReference
Steering type
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hydrostatic power steeringReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
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13.2 gpmReference
Hydraulics Type
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open centerReference
Remote Valves
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2 to 3 ValvesReference
Steering & Implements flow
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4.9 gpm (8.3 gpm)Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category IReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
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1,701 kgReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
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230.4 cmReference
Overall Length
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292.1 cmReference
Overall Width
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151.9 cmReference
Overall weight
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8,623.3 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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12.4-24Reference
Rear wheel tread range
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47.2 to 58.3 inchesReference
Front Wheel Type
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7.2-16Reference
Front Wheel tread range
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115.6 cmReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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AvailableReference
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.