Compare/Kubota KL3950 vs Kubota L3600

Kubota KL3950 vs Kubota L3600

Verdict: Kubota KL3950 vs Kubota L3600

The Kubota KL3950 and the Kubota L3600 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 39 hp. Kubota L3600 is the lighter machine (2,800 kg vs 3,362 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL3950 is the newer design (2010 vs 1994). 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

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Rated power

39 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Three range transmission. Twelve forward, eight reverse, in creeper and medium range. Six forward, four reverse, in high-speed range.Reference

Eight-speed gear shift (1-8) with left-hand shuttle lever. Power shuttle shifting without need for the clutch. The transmission can be shifted (without the clutch) by sequentially shifting up through the gears.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

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Engine

28.7 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

1.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

79 x 91 mmReference

Power

28.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.43x3.64 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine (gross)

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28.7 kWReference

Engine (net)

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26.6 kWReference

Plows

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2 (14-inch)Reference

Power (net)

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26.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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28.7 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Torque

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120.3 NmReference

Coolant capacity

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7.5 LReference

Oil capacity

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39.0 LReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Transmission

GlideshiftReference

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

Type

power shiftReference

power shuttleReference

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

Glideshift : Powershift : 24 F and 16 R | 30 F and 20 RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-944@2600Reference

2000@2404Reference

PTO (claimed)

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23.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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39.0 LReference

Pressure

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171.7 barReference

Pump flow

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29.5 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1301 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1047 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

188 cmReference

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Weight

3362 to 3781 poundsReference

215 kgReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

13.6-24 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 13.6-24 (4WD)Reference

Length

344 cmReference

299 cmReference

Width

149 cmReference

142 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

231 cmReference

212 cmReference

Height (cab)

219 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1525 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1715 kgReference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

33 cmReference

Front tread

119 cmReference

115 cmReference

Rear tread

114 to 143 cmReference

107/117/119/130/145/154 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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181 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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180 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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152 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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1270 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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1340 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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648 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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447Reference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

134.1 ciReference

39.0 LReference

Fuel

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34.8 LReference

Power

Max Power

38.5 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,258@2,600 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

220 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

231.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

344.4 cmReference

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Overall Width

149.6 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,525 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

12.4-28Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

44.9 to 56.3 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

45,522Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

119.9 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Kubota L3600 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 10 cmReference

Kubota BL4690 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BL4690 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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194 cmReference

Bucket width

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60 cmReference

Digging depth

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229 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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295 cmReference

Loading height

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191 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

Speeds

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.