Compare/Kubota L1-385 vs Kubota STV36

Kubota L1-385 vs Kubota STV36

Verdict: Kubota L1-385 vs Kubota STV36

The Kubota L1-385 and the Kubota STV36 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L1-385 leads on rated power with 37 hp against 36 hp. Kubota STV36 is the lighter machine (2,150 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 29.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota STV36 is the newer design (2006 vs 1987). In short: choose the Kubota L1-385 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota STV36 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

37 hp

36 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

L1-385D

4WDReference

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L1-385DN

loader-compatibleReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

46.2 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine

28.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 82 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

28.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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26.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

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25.5 kWReference

Rated Power (net)

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25.5 kWReference

Power (gross)

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26.8 kWReference

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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3.43x3.64 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 15 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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Hydrostatic : Infinite (3-range) F and Infinite (3-range) RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

27.4 kWReference

20.2 kWReference

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1196@2600Reference

2500@2734Reference

Pressure

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169.7 barReference

Pump flow

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23.1 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1149 kgReference

Mid PTO Type

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2500Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

161 cmReference

Weight

3594 to 3814 poundsReference

2150 to 2502 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

355 cmReference

267 cmReference

Width

153 cmReference

121 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

214 cmReference

234 cmReference

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

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

Industrial front

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23x8.50-14Reference

Industrial rear

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12.4-16Reference

Height (cab)

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215 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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975 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1134 kgReference

Ground clearance

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23 cmReference

Front tread

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103 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

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100.5 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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35.9 hpReference

Rated Power

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34.2 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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27.1 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO

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AvailableReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,500 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,670 | 800@2,717 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

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2,500@2,734 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

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PowerReference

Hydraulics

Maximum operating pressure

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2,461 psiReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,149.9 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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235 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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215.9 cmReference

Overall Length

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268 cmReference

Overall Width

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121.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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975.2 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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37.4 to 42.1 inchesReference

Front Wheel tread range

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103.1 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

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.