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Kubota L1-435 vs Kubota L3250

Verdict: Kubota L1-435 vs Kubota L3250

The Kubota L1-435 and the Kubota L3250 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L1-435 leads on rated power with 41 hp against 40 hp. Kubota L3250 is the lighter machine (1,247 kg vs 3,153 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-435 holds more fuel (46.2 L vs 29.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L3250 is the newer design (1989 vs 1987). In short: choose the Kubota L1-435 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota L3250 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

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Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

41 hp

40 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four gears in four ranges with shuttle shift.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

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powerReference

Variants

L1-435D

Four-wheel driveReference

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L3250F

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2WDReference

L3250DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

46.2 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine

32.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 82 mmReference

84 x 81 mmReference

Power

32.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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29.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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29.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Coolant capacity

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7.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 7 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

30.9 kWReference

23.9 kWReference

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1242@2700Reference

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Type

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mechanical shuttleReference

Pump flow

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29.5 lpmReference

Rear lift

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850 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

184 cmReference

173 cmReference

Weight

3153 to 3340 poundsReference

1247 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-26Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-26Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-18. Rear: 13.6-26Reference

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Length

345 cmReference

290 cmReference

Width

148 cmReference

142 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

197 cmReference

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2WD Weight

1430 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1515 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 152 cmReference

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Rear tire

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13.6-26Reference

Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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13.6-26Reference

Lawn/turf front

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29x12.50-15 (Turf Special)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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21.5-16.1 (Turf Special)Reference

Height

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204 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Kubota L3250 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota L4530B Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota L4560 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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266 cmReference

Bucket width

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76 cmReference

Digging depth

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251 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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373 cmReference

Loading height

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252 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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190°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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2231 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1102 kgReference

Kubota L4560 Backhoe

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.