Compare/Kubota KL37Z vs Kubota L1-385

Kubota KL37Z vs Kubota L1-385

Verdict: Kubota KL37Z vs Kubota L1-385

The Kubota KL37Z 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 is the lighter machine (1,809 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 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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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

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

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

16 forward and 15 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

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

1809 kgReference

3594 to 3814 poundsReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

338 cmReference

355 cmReference

Width

152 cmReference

153 cmReference

Height (cab)

228 cmReference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

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Front tread

119 cmReference

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Rear tread

120 to 143 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

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.