Compare/Kubota KL38 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L3902

Kubota KL38 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L3902

Verdict: Kubota KL38 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L3902

The Kubota KL38 Hi-Speed and the Kubota L3902 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 38 hp. Kubota L3902 is the lighter machine (2,767 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 L3902 holds more fuel (42.0 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L3902 is the newer design (2022 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

liquid-cooledReference

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

Power (net)

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27.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

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28.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3Reference

Rated engine speed

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2,700 rpmReference

Bore and stroke

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87 x 102.4 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Gear Battery CCA

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580Reference

Gear Weight

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1255 kgReference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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8x8 / 3 rangeReference

forward speed range

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1.7 - 21.2 km/hReference

reverse speed range

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1.7 - 21.2 km/hReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-944@2600Reference

540@2470 (hydro)Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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23.9 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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22.6 kWReference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

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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906 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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650 kgReference

Gear Rear PTO

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liveReference

Hydro Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

188 cmReference

161 cmReference

Weight

3351 to 3748 poundsReference

2767 to 2778 poundsReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

7.2-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

11.2-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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

Length

344 cmReference

275 cmReference

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

34 cmReference

Front tread

119 cmReference

109 cmReference

Rear tread

114 to 143 cmReference

111/119/129 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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25x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Industrial front

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29x9.50-15Reference

Industrial rear

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43x16-20Reference

Hydro Weight

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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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45Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Hydro Battery CCA

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600Reference

Battery size

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12V, RC: 120 min, CCA: 6,000 AReference

Alternator size

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12V, 45AReference

Kubota L3902 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH77 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH77 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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203 cmReference

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

Capacities

Capacity

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1,826 ccReference

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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yesReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 rpmReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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2,470 rpmReference

General

Cruise control

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trueReference

Rear tread spacing

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1,290 mmReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Mechanical, wet disc typeReference

Steering type

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Integral type power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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38.4 l/minReference

Hydraulics Type

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Position controlReference

Maximum operating pressure

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165 kgf/cm2Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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14.5 lpm (23.9 lpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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SAE Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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906.3 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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2,330 mmReference

Overall Length

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2,755 mmReference

Overall Width

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1,400 mmReference

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.