Compare/Kubota KL40Z vs Kubota L3830

Kubota KL40Z vs Kubota L3830

Verdict: Kubota KL40Z vs Kubota L3830

The Kubota KL40Z 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 is the lighter machine (1,814 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 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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Fit & specs

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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

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

Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 rpmReference

2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.43x3.64 inchesReference

3.425x4.031 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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

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

CVTReference

GearReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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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

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independentReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

188 cmReference

184.4 cmReference

Weight

1814 kgReference

210 kgReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

6.0-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

338 cmReference

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Width

152 cmReference

168 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

231 cmReference

Height (cab)

228 cmReference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

37 cmReference

Front tread

119 cmReference

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Rear tread

120 to 143 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

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

Capacities

Capacity

134.1 ciReference

111.5 ciReference

Power

Max Power

39.4 hpReference

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Rated Power

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37.4 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,298@2,600 rpmReference

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Mid PTO RPM

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2,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

Wet discReference

Steering type

powerReference

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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 Sensing Type

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position control with optional draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

228.1 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

231.9 cmReference

231.4 cmReference

Overall Length

338.6 cmReference

308.1 cmReference

Overall Width

152.4 cmReference

168.9 cmReference

Overall weight

1,814.8 kgReference

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Overall Height

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231.4 cmReference

Turning radius

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2.7 mReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

12.4-28Reference

14.9-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

47.6 to 56.3 inchesReference

152.9 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

45,522Reference

8.3-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

119.9 cmReference

150.9 cmReference

General

Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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

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.