Compare/Kubota KL385 Hi-Speed vs Kubota STW37

Kubota KL385 Hi-Speed vs Kubota STW37

Verdict: Kubota KL385 Hi-Speed vs Kubota STW37

The Kubota KL385 Hi-Speed and the Kubota STW37 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 37 hp. Kubota STW37 is the lighter machine (2,436 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 KL385 Hi-Speed holds more fuel (40.1 L vs 29.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota STW37 is the newer design (2015 vs 2008). 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

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Rated power

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

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

KL385

standardReference

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KL385H

high-speedReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

29.5 LReference

Engine

27.9 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

86 x 102 mmReference

Power

27.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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27.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

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25.9 kWReference

Rated Power (net)

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25.9 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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27.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-944@2600Reference

2500@2734Reference

PTO (claimed)

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19.0 kWReference

Pressure

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169.7 barReference

Pump flow

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29.9 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2500Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

188 cmReference

161 cmReference

Weight

3351 to 3792 poundsReference

2436 to 2756 poundsReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

6.00-12Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

9.5-22Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

Length

344 cmReference

294 cmReference

Width

149 cmReference

118 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

231 cmReference

234 cmReference

Height (cab)

219 cmReference

216 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1520 kgReference

1104 kgReference

Cab Weight

1720 kgReference

1250 kgReference

Ground clearance

40 cmReference

23 cmReference

Front tread

119 cmReference

102 cmReference

Rear tread

114 to 143 cmReference

94 to 106 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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24x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Kubota STW37 attachments

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

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.