Compare/Kubota L1-385 vs Kubota L3540

Kubota L1-385 vs Kubota L3540

Verdict: Kubota L1-385 vs Kubota L3540

The Kubota L1-385 and the Kubota L3540 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 37 hp. Kubota L3540 is the lighter machine (3,296 kg vs 3,594 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-385 holds more fuel (46.2 L vs 43.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L3540 is the newer design (2007 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

Fit score

Best match

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

37 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four gears in four ranges with shuttle shift.Reference

Controlled by treadle foot pedal, cruise control standard with left-hand lever. Three range with Hydro Dual Speed, a high/low power shift controlled by left-hand lever. Auto Hydro Dual speed allows automatic control to match load. Stall Guard maintains engine RPMs by reducing speed under load. HST Response Control adjusts acceleration rates. Auto Throttle Advance links engine RPMs to transmission, so that the throttle increases when speed is increased.Reference

Original price

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$21,157 (2011)Reference

Differential lock

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standardReference

Steering

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hydrostatic power steeringReference

Variants

L1-385D

4WDReference

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L1-385DN

loader-compatibleReference

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L3540GST

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gearReference

L3540HST

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hydroReference

L3540HSTC

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hydro cabReference

Engine

Fuel tank

46.2 LReference

43.9 LReference

Engine

28.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 82 mmReference

85 x 102 mmReference

Power

28.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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27.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

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26.1 kWReference

Power (net)

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26.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

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27.6 kWReference

Oil capacity

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42.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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7.5 LReference

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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3.34x4.0 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 15 reverseReference

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

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Glide Shift (GST)Reference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

27.4 kWReference

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Rear Type

JIS1Reference

IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1196@2600Reference

540@2550Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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22.0 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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20.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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42.0 LReference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Capacity

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42.0 LReference

Valves

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2 to 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

Rear lift (at ends)

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1701 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1 kgReference

Mid PTO

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semi-independent (optional)Reference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

180 cmReference

Weight

3594 to 3814 poundsReference

1539 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

7.2-16Reference

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

355 cmReference

292 cmReference

Width

153 cmReference

151 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

214 cmReference

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2WD Weight

1630 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1730 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

34 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

115 to 161 cmReference

119 to 148 cmReference

Rear tire

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12.4-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.2-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27-10.50LLx15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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41-18LLx16.1Reference

Industrial front

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10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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420/70-24Reference

Height

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230 cmReference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

Front tread

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115 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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55 (cab)Reference

Battery CCA

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582Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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582 CCAReference

Capacities

Fuel

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43.9 LReference

Front axle

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6.5 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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7.1 qtsReference

Kubota L3540 attachments

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

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182 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 11 cmReference

Kubota BH76 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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278 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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382 cmReference

Loading height

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214 cmReference

Bucket force

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2062 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1223 kgReference

Kubota BH77 Backhoe

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPSReference

Radio

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Optional radio/CD playerReference

Power

Max Power

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37 hpReference

Rated Power

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35 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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29.5 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,550 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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13.2 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 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 maximum lift capacity

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1,701 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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230.4 cmReference

Overall Length

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292.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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151.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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8,623.3 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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12.4-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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47.2 to 58.3 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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7.2-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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115.6 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.