Compare/Kubota L1-345 vs Kubota STW34

Kubota L1-345 vs Kubota STW34

Verdict: Kubota L1-345 vs Kubota STW34

The Kubota L1-345 and the Kubota STW34 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 33 hp. Kubota STW34 is the lighter machine (2,436 kg vs 3,142 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-345 holds more fuel (46.2 L vs 29.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota STW34 is the newer design (2015 vs 1987). 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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Kubota

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Best match

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Rated power

33 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four gears in four ranges with shuttle shift.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

L1-345D

Four-wheel driveReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

46.2 LReference

29.5 LReference

Engine

25.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 82 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

25.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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24.5 kWReference

Engine (net)

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23.6 kWReference

Rated Power (net)

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23.6 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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24.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

24.4 kWReference

16.6 kWReference

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1242@2700Reference

2500@2734Reference

Pressure

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169.7 barReference

Pump flow

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29.9 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2500Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

184 cmReference

161 cmReference

Weight

3142 to 3329 poundsReference

2436 to 2756 poundsReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

6.00-12Reference

2WD Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 12.4-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-16. Rear: 12.4-28Reference

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Length

345 cmReference

294 cmReference

Width

146 cmReference

118 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

197 cmReference

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2WD Weight

1425 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1510 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

37 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

114 to 146 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

119 cmReference

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Rear tread

114 to 160 cmReference

94 to 106 cmReference

Rear tire

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9.5-22Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

Lawn/turf front

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24x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Height (ROPS)

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234 cmReference

Height (cab)

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216 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1104 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1250 kgReference

Ground clearance

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23 cmReference

Front tread

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102 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Kubota STW34 attachments

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

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.