Compare/Kubota KL37Z vs Kubota KL385 Hi-Speed

Kubota KL37Z vs Kubota KL385 Hi-Speed

Verdict: Kubota KL37Z vs Kubota KL385 Hi-Speed

The Kubota KL37Z and the Kubota KL385 Hi-Speed 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 Hi-Speed 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

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

Twelve gears in three ranges (creeper, medium, and high-speed) with shuttle shift. Only gears 1-8 available in reverse. In high-speed range only gears six forward and four reverse gears available.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

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

27.2 kWReference

27.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

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

Dual DriveReference

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Type

continuously-varaible transmissionReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

30 forward and 20 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

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-770@2600Reference

-944@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

188 cmReference

Weight

1809 kgReference

3351 to 3792 poundsReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Length

338 cmReference

344 cmReference

Width

152 cmReference

149 cmReference

Height (cab)

228 cmReference

219 cmReference

Ground clearance

40 cmReference

Front tread

119 cmReference

Rear tread

120 to 143 cmReference

114 to 143 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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231 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1520 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1720 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

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.