Compare/Kubota KL38 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L3901

Kubota KL38 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L3901

Verdict: Kubota KL38 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L3901

The Kubota KL38 Hi-Speed and the Kubota L3901 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 38 hp. Kubota L3901 is the lighter machine (2,590 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 L3901 holds more fuel (42.0 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L3901 is the newer design (2014 vs 1999). 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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Rated power

38 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

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WDReference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

42.0 LReference

Engine

28.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power

28.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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28.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

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27.1 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Power (net)

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27.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

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28.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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common rail direct injectionReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

Rated engine speed

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2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.4 × 4.0 inReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

2WD Gear

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1174 kgReference

4WD Gear

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1255 kgReference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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8x8 / 3 rangeReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-944@2600Reference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

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23.9 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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22.8 kWReference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Pressure

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161.8 barReference

Pump flow

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23.8 lpmReference

Steering flow

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14.4 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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900 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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650 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

188 cmReference

160 cmReference

Weight

3351 to 3748 poundsReference

2590 to 2778 poundsReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

344 cmReference

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Width

149 cmReference

139 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

231 cmReference

232 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

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Front tread

119 cmReference

109 cmReference

Rear tread

114 to 143 cmReference

111/119/129 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.2-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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25x8.50-14 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Industrial front

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27x8.50-15 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

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15-19.5 (4WD)Reference

2WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD Hydro

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1260 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Battery CCA

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580Reference

Alternator size

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12 VReference

Kubota L3901 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH77 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH77 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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228 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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315 cmReference

Loading height

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166 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1551 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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993 kgReference

Capacities

Capacity

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111.4 cu. in.Reference

Power

Max Power

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37.5 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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32.1 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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2,425 RPMReference

General

Cruise control

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trueReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Mechanical, wet disc typeReference

Steering type

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Power SteeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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38.2 l/minReference

Steering & Implements flow

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3.8 gpm (6.3 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 1Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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900.4 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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232.9 cmReference

Overall Length

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280.9 cmReference

Overall Width

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140 cmReference

Ground Clearance

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34.5 cmReference

Turning radius

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7.9 feet (with Brakes)Reference

Overall weight

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1,260.1 kgReference

Operator station

Seat Suspension

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AvailableReference

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.