Compare/Kubota KL40Z-PC vs Kubota L3830

Kubota KL40Z-PC vs Kubota L3830

Verdict: Kubota KL40Z-PC vs Kubota L3830

The Kubota KL40Z-PC and the Kubota L3830 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 39 hp. Kubota KL40Z-PC is the lighter machine (2,075 kg vs 3,150 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L3830 holds more fuel (40.1 L vs 39.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL40Z-PC is the newer design (2012 vs 2003). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

Synchronized transmission with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Drive

half-trackReference

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Variants

KL40Z

wheeledReference

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KL40Z-PC

half-trackReference

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L3830F

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2WDReference

L3830DT

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4WD 8 speedReference

L3830GST

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4WD 12 speedReference

L3830HST

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4WD hydroReference

Engine

Fuel tank

39.0 LReference

40.1 LReference

Engine

29.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power

29.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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29.1 kWReference

Engine (net)

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27.9 kWReference

Power (net)

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27.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

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29.1 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

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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3.425x4.031 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Dual DriveReference

Glide ShiftReference

Type

continuously-varaible transmissionReference

power shiftReference

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission Type

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GearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-770@2600Reference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

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23.9 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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22.7 kWReference

Valves

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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

Control

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position control with optional draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1251 kgReference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

188 cmReference

184.4 cmReference

Weight

2075 kgReference

210 kgReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

6.0-16Reference

Rear tire

tracksReference

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Ag front

8-18Reference

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Ag rear

400mm trackReference

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Length

339 cmReference

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Width

167 cmReference

168 cmReference

Height (cab)

231 cmReference

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Ground clearance

42 cmReference

37 cmReference

Front tread

119 cmReference

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Rear tread

127 cmReference

128/143/152 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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184 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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183 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.0-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

2WD Length

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309 cmReference

4WD Length

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298 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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231 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1428 kgReference

4WD hydro Weight

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1515 kgReference

2WD Front tread

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120/131/140/150 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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115 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Kubota L3830 attachments

L3830 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number decal on the left side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

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182 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 11 cmReference

Kubota BL4690B Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH90 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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251 cmReference

Digging depth

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276 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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372 cmReference

Loading height

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242 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1755 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1176 kgReference

Kubota BH90 Backhoe

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Capacities

Capacity

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111.5 ciReference

Power

Rated Power

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37.4 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Wet discReference

Steering type

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Hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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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 Sensing Type

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position control with optional draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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231.4 cmReference

Overall Height

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231.4 cmReference

Overall Length

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308.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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168.9 cmReference

Turning radius

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2.7 mReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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14.9-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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152.9 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

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8.3-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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150.9 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.