Compare/Kubota L1-385 vs Kubota STW37

Kubota L1-385 vs Kubota STW37

Verdict: Kubota L1-385 vs Kubota STW37

The Kubota L1-385 and the Kubota STW37 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 37 hp. Kubota STW37 is the lighter machine (2,436 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 29.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota STW37 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

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

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

29.5 LReference

Engine

28.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 82 mmReference

86 x 102 mmReference

Power

28.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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27.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

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25.9 kWReference

Rated Power (net)

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25.9 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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27.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 15 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

27.4 kWReference

19.0 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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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

194 cmReference

161 cmReference

Weight

3594 to 3814 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

355 cmReference

294 cmReference

Width

153 cmReference

118 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

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 STW37 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.