Compare/Kubota L2650 vs Kubota L345

Kubota L2650 vs Kubota L345

Verdict: Kubota L2650 vs Kubota L345

The Kubota L2650 and the Kubota L345 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 29 hp. Kubota L2650 is the lighter machine (2,380 kg vs 2,770 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L2650 is the newer design (1991 vs 1978). 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

29 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Kubota Glide Shift (GST) allows for on-the-go shifting without using the clutch. Transmission should be shifted one gear at a time using the left-hand gear lever. Forward-reverse shuttle shifting may be done without the clutch.Reference

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rear lockReference

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Steering

powerReference

power assistReference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

21.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.4 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 81 mmReference

76 x 82 mmReference

Power (gross)

21.6 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2800Reference

Torque

89.2 NmReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

4.6 LReference

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Oil capacity

27.0 LReference

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Oil change

200 hReference

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Fuel tank

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34.8 LReference

Engine

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25.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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18.8 kWReference

Power

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25.4 kWReference

Compression

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21:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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21.9 kWReference

Max power

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18.8 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

Kubota Glide ShiftReference

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Clutch

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.5 kWReference

21.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

28.4 LReference

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Type

mechanical shuttleReference

gearReference

Capacity

28.4 LReference

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Pressure

171.7 barReference

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Pump flow

31.0 lpmReference

35.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position control with optional draft controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1199 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

900 kgReference

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Rear PTO

live (optional)Reference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

1080/2000Reference

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PTO (tested)

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21.9 kWReference

Engine RPM

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540@2532Reference

Front PTO Type

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2800Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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21.5 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

29.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

164 cmReference

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Weight

2380 to 2655 poundsReference

2770 to 3300 poundsReference

Front tire

4.00-15Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24 (2WD)Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24 (4WD)Reference

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Length

277 cmReference

337 cmReference

Width

130 cmReference

149 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

147 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

211 cmReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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Front tread

112 cmReference

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Rear tread

103/112/121/130/139 cmReference

117 to 167 cmReference

2WD

1079 kgReference

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4WD

1179 kgReference

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GST

1204 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

498 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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193 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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194 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Height (exhaust)

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207 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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113 to 145 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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124 cmReference

FW Front tread

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142 to 193 cmReference

FW Rear tread

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142 to 193 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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1256 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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1422 kgReference

FW Shipping

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1324 kgReference

4WD Operating

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1496 kgReference

Kubota L2650 attachments

L2650 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

490Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4520B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BL4590 BackhoeReference

Kubota L4530 BackhoeReference

Transport height

200 cmReference

186 cmReference

Bucket width

91 cmReference

40 cmReference

Digging depth

229 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

295 cmReference

279 cmReference

Loading height

200 cmReference

185 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

164°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

1338 kgReference

746 kgReference

Dipperstick force

789 kgReference

1310 kgReference

Kubota L4530B Backhoe

Kubota BL4590 Backhoe

Speeds

Variants

L345F

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2WDReference

L345DT

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4WDReference

L345FW

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wideReference

Kubota L345 attachments

Kubota L4510 Backhoe

2-Foot flat digging depth

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215 cmReference

Kubota L4530 Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

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9.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2053 kgReference

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.