Compare/Kubota KL37Z vs Kubota L3540

Kubota KL37Z vs Kubota L3540

Verdict: Kubota KL37Z vs Kubota L3540

The Kubota KL37Z 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 is the lighter machine (1,809 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 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

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

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

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

Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 rpmReference

2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.43x3.64 inchesReference

3.34x4.0 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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

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

CVTReference

HSTReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

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

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

1809 kgReference

1539 kgReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

7.2-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

12.4-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 7.2-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

Length

338 cmReference

292 cmReference

Width

152 cmReference

151 cmReference

Height (cab)

228 cmReference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

119 cmReference

115 cmReference

Rear tread

120 to 143 cmReference

119 to 148 cmReference

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

Battery volts

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

Capacity

134.1 ciReference

42.0 LReference

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

Power

Max Power

36.5 hpReference

37 hpReference

Rated Power

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35 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,296@2,600 rpmReference

540@2,550 RPMReference

PTO Power

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29.5 hpReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

Mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

Power SteeringReference

hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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 maximum lift capacity

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1,701 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

228.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

338.6 cmReference

292.1 cmReference

Overall Width

152.4 cmReference

151.9 cmReference

Overall weight

1,809.8 kgReference

8,623.3 cmReference

Overall Height

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230.4 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

12.4-28Reference

12.4-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

47.6 to 56.3 inchesReference

47.2 to 58.3 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

45,522Reference

7.2-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

119.9 cmReference

115.6 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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

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.