Compare/Kubota L2800 vs Kubota L355

Kubota L2800 vs Kubota L355

Verdict: Kubota L2800 vs Kubota L355

The Kubota L2800 and the Kubota L355 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 29 hp. Kubota L355 is the lighter machine (1,369 kg vs 2,359 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L2800 holds more fuel (34.1 L vs 33.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L2800 is the newer design (2004 vs 1982). 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

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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

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Variants

L2800F

2WD gearReference

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L2800DT

4WD gearReference

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L2800HST

4WD hydroReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

21.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.4 LReference

1.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

80 x 92 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIReference

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Power (gross)

21.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

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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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26.8 kWReference

Power

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26.8 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 reverseReference

Transmission

constant meshReference

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Clutch

dryReference

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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

shuttleReference

Capacity

27.6 LReference

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Valves

0 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

25.7 lpmReference

23.8 lpmReference

Total flow

42.0 lpmReference

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Steering flow

16.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

1Reference

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

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2430Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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21.6 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

34.1 LReference

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Front axle

4.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

34.1 LReference

33.3 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

161 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

160 cmReference

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Weight

2359 to 2600 poundsReference

1369 kgReference

Front tire

5-15Reference

8.6-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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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

163 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

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4WD Front tread

109 cmReference

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Rear tread

102 to 129 cmReference

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4WD hydro

1179 kgReference

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Rear tire

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13.6-24Reference

Ag front

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8.6-16Reference

Ag rear

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13.6-24Reference

Length

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330 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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206 cmReference

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 L355 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

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.