Compare/Kubota L2800 vs Kubota L345

Kubota L2800 vs Kubota L345

Verdict: Kubota L2800 vs Kubota L345

The Kubota L2800 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 L2800 is the lighter machine (2,359 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 L345 holds more fuel (34.8 L vs 34.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L2800 is the newer design (2004 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

29 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (Low/High) and reverse (R). Mechanical shuttle shifting between forward-low and reverse.Reference

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Steering

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power assistReference

Variants

L2800F

2WD gearReference

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L2800DT

4WD gearReference

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L2800HST

4WD hydroReference

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L345F

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2WDReference

L345DT

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4WDReference

L345FW

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wideReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

21.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.4 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

80 x 92 mmReference

76 x 82 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIReference

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Power (gross)

21.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,800 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IIReference

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Bore and stroke

3.15x3.638 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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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

2WD gear

1070 kgReference

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4WD gear

1150 kgReference

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Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

constant meshReference

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Clutch

dryReference

dry discReference

Oil capacity

27.6 LReference

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Transmission Type

HSTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

17.9 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

16.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

27.6 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Capacity

27.6 LReference

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Valves

0 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

25.7 lpmReference

35.6 lpmReference

Total flow

42.0 lpmReference

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Steering flow

16.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

900 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

650 kgReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

liveReference

Hydro Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2430Reference

540@2532Reference

PTO (claimed)

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21.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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21.9 kWReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Front PTO Type

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2800Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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21.5 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

34.1 LReference

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Front axle

4.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

34.1 LReference

34.8 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

161 cmReference

193 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

160 cmReference

194 cmReference

Weight

2359 to 2600 poundsReference

2770 to 3300 poundsReference

Front tire

5-15Reference

6.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

13.6-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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

Lawn/turf front

23x8.50-12Reference

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4WD Lawn/turf front

25x8.50-14Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

13.6-16Reference

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Industrial front

27x8.50-15Reference

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Industrial rear

15-19.5R4Reference

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2WD Length

280 cmReference

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4WD Length

270 cmReference

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Width

130 cmReference

149 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

215 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

34 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

34 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

104 cmReference

113 to 145 cmReference

4WD Front tread

109 cmReference

124 cmReference

Rear tread

102 to 129 cmReference

117 to 167 cmReference

4WD hydro

1179 kgReference

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Length

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337 cmReference

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

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 L2800 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery CCA

490Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

490 CCAReference

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Attachment overview

Kubota BH76 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH76 BackhoeReference

Kubota L4530 BackhoeReference

Transport height

201 cmReference

186 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

227 cmReference

215 cmReference

Reach from pivot

305 cmReference

279 cmReference

Loading height

171 cmReference

185 cmReference

Bucket force

1478 kgReference

746 kgReference

Dipperstick force

928 kgReference

1310 kgReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPS. Foldable ROPS optional.Reference

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Power

Max Power

29 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

24 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,430 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

11.1 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

0 to 3 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.3 gpm (6.8 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

900.4 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

161 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

215.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

280.9 cmReference

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Overall Width

130.6 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

34.5 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,179.3 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

11.2-24Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

40.2 to 50.8 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

45,427Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

109.5 cmReference

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Kubota L345 attachments

Kubota L4510 Backhoe

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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164°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

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.