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Kubota KL43 vs Kubota KL430
Verdict: Kubota KL43 vs Kubota KL430
The Kubota KL43 and the Kubota KL430 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 42 hp. Kubota KL43 is the lighter machine (3,318 kg vs 3,329 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL430 is the newer design (2006 vs 1999). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
42 hp
42 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
Twelve gears in two ranges (creeper and high) with shuttle shift. Only eight gears available in reverse.Reference
Twelve gears in two ranges (creeper and high) with shuttle shift. Only eight gears available in reverse.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
40.1 LReference
40.1 LReference
Engine
31.6 kWReference
31.6 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
1.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 92 mmReference
83 x 92 mmReference
Power
31.6 kWReference
31.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2800Reference
2800Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
24 forward and 16 reverseReference
24 forward and 16 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
-966@2800Reference
-966@2800Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
191 cmReference
191 cmReference
Weight
3318 to 3715 poundsReference
3329 to 3726 poundsReference
Front tire
8-18Reference
8-18Reference
Rear tire
13.6-26Reference
13.6-26Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 8-18. Rear: 13.6-26Reference
Front: 8-18. Rear: 13.6-26Reference
Length
346 cmReference
346 cmReference
Width
149 cmReference
149 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
198 cmReference
198 cmReference
Height (cab)
199 cmReference
198 cmReference
ROPS Weight
1505 kgReference
1510 kgReference
Cab Weight
1685 kgReference
1690 kgReference
Ground clearance
36 cmReference
36 cmReference
Front tread
118 cmReference
118 cmReference
Rear tread
114 to 143 cmReference
114 to 143 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
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.