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Kubota KL37Z vs Kubota KL385
Verdict: Kubota KL37Z vs Kubota KL385
The Kubota KL37Z and the Kubota KL385 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 37 hp. Kubota KL37Z is the lighter machine (1,809 kg vs 3,351 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL385 holds more fuel (40.1 L vs 39.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL37Z is the newer design (2012 vs 2008). 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
Twelve gears in two ranges (creeper and high) with shuttle shift. Only eight gears available in reverse.Reference
Variants
KL37Z
wheeledReference
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KL37Z-PC
half-trackReference
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KL385
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standardReference
KL385H
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high-speedReference
Engine
Fuel tank
39.0 LReference
40.1 LReference
Engine
27.2 kWReference
27.9 kWReference
Displacement
2.2 LReference
2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 92 mmReference
87 x 92 mmReference
Power
27.2 kWReference
27.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
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No of Cylinders
4 cylinderReference
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Rated engine speed
2,600 rpmReference
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Bore and stroke
3.43x3.64 inchesReference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Dual DriveReference
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Type
continuously-varaible transmissionReference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
24 forward and 16 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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Transmission Type
CVTReference
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Wheel Drive
4WDReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
-770@2600Reference
-944@2600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
188 cmReference
188 cmReference
Weight
1809 kgReference
3351 to 3781 poundsReference
Front tire
8-18Reference
8-18Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
12.4-28Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 8-18. Rear: 12.4-28Reference
Front: 8-18. Rear: 12.4-28Reference
Length
338 cmReference
318 cmReference
Width
152 cmReference
149 cmReference
Height (cab)
228 cmReference
219 cmReference
Ground clearance
40 cmReference
40 cmReference
Front tread
119 cmReference
119 cmReference
Rear tread
120 to 143 cmReference
114/143 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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231 cmReference
ROPS Weight
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1520 kgReference
Cab Weight
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1715 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Capacities
Capacity
134.1 ciReference
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Power
Max Power
36.5 hpReference
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PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Rear PTO RPM
540 RPMReference
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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
1,296@2,600 rpmReference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
mechanical wet discReference
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Steering type
Power SteeringReference
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Hydraulics
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IReference
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Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
228.1 cmReference
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Overall Length
338.6 cmReference
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Overall Width
152.4 cmReference
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Overall weight
1,809.8 kgReference
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Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
12.4-28Reference
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Rear wheel tread range
47.6 to 56.3 inchesReference
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Front Wheel Type
45,522Reference
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Front Wheel tread range
119.9 cmReference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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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.