Compare/Kubota KL38 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L3450

Kubota KL38 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L3450

Verdict: Kubota KL38 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L3450

The Kubota KL38 Hi-Speed and the Kubota L3450 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota KL38 Hi-Speed leads on rated power with 38 hp against 37 hp. Kubota L3450 is the lighter machine (2,610 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 KL38 Hi-Speed is the newer design (1999 vs 1990). In short: choose the Kubota KL38 Hi-Speed for outright pulling power, or the Kubota L3450 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

38 hp

37 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

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

With 12.4-24 rear tires. Reverse speeds are about 20% slower than forward.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rear lockReference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

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Engine

28.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

1.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

85 x 82 mmReference

Power

28.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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27.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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27.4 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Torque

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115.8 NmReference

Coolant capacity

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5.6 LReference

Oil capacity

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27.0 LReference

Oil change

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200 hReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Kubota Glide ShiftReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

1Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-944@2600Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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22.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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28.4 LReference

Type

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mechanical shuttleReference

Capacity

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28.4 LReference

Pressure

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171.7 barReference

Pump flow

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31.0 lpmReference

Control

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position control with optional draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1199 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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929 kgReference

Rear PTO

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live (optional)Reference

Mid PTO

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optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

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1080/2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

188 cmReference

173 cmReference

Weight

3351 to 3748 poundsReference

215 kgReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

12.4-24 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24 (4WD)Reference

Length

344 cmReference

290 cmReference

Width

149 cmReference

136 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

231 cmReference

210 cmReference

Height (cab)

215 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1520 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1700 kgReference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

119 cmReference

112 cmReference

Rear tread

114 to 143 cmReference

104/115/123/133/141/151 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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27x8.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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355/80-D20Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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147 cmReference

2WD

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1183 kgReference

4WD

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1290 kgReference

GST

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1315 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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648 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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447Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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29.1 LReference

Kubota L3450 attachments

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

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182 cmReference

Overall width

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225 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 11 cmReference

Kubota L4530B Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BL4590 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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200 cmReference

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

Digging depth

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229 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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295 cmReference

Loading height

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200 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1338 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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789 kgReference

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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.