Compare/Kubota KL385 vs Kubota L3540

Kubota KL385 vs Kubota L3540

Verdict: Kubota KL385 vs Kubota L3540

The Kubota KL385 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 L3540 is the lighter machine (3,296 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 L3540 holds more fuel (43.9 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL385 is the newer design (2008 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

Twelve gears in two ranges (creeper and high) with shuttle shift. Only eight gears available in reverse.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

KL385

standardReference

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KL385H

high-speedReference

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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

40.1 LReference

43.9 LReference

Engine

27.9 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

85 x 102 mmReference

Power

27.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.34x4.0 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

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Glide Shift (GST)Reference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

-944@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

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Capacity

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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

3351 to 3781 poundsReference

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

318 cmReference

292 cmReference

Width

149 cmReference

151 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

231 cmReference

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Height (cab)

219 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1520 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1715 kgReference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

119 cmReference

115 cmReference

Rear tread

114/143 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

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

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

Power

Max Power

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37 hpReference

Rated Power

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35 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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29.5 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,550 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

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 category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,701 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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230.4 cmReference

Overall Length

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292.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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151.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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8,623.3 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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12.4-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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47.2 to 58.3 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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7.2-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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115.6 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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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.