Compare/Kubota L2850 vs Kubota L3240

Kubota L2850 vs Kubota L3240

Verdict: Kubota L2850 vs Kubota L3240

The Kubota L2850 and the Kubota L3240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 34 hp. Kubota L2850 is the lighter machine (2,480 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 L3240 is the newer design (2007 vs 1985). 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

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Rated power

34 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 12.4-24 rear tires.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (Low/High) with shuttle.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

powerReference

hydrostatic power steeringReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

25.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

17.3 kWReference

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Displacement

1.7 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 82 mmReference

85 x 91 mmReference

Power (gross)

25.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

paper elementReference

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Compression

18:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

31.0 LReference

42.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

7.0 LReference

6.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

20.5 kWReference

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Max power

17.3 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4-cylinderReference

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600Reference

2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.23x3.23 inchesReference

3.34x inchesReference

Compression ratio

18:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine (net)

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23.9 kWReference

Power (net)

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23.9 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Transmission

Glide ShiftReference

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

20.1 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

20.5 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

31.0 LReference

42.0 LReference

Type

power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

31.0 LReference

42.0 LReference

Pressure

156.9 barReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

2 to 3Reference

Pump flow

29.5 lpmReference

31.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

10.6 lpmReference

18.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1099 kgReference

1701 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

898 kgReference

1202 kgReference

Rear PTO

live (optional)Reference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2438Reference

540@2550Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

semi-independentReference

Mid PTO Type

1080/2000Reference

2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

20.8 kWReference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

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19.8 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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18.6 kWReference

Total flow

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50.0 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

29.1 LReference

43.9 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

8.9 qtsReference

6 qtsReference

Front axle

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6.5 LReference

Fuel tank

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43.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

173 cmReference

180.6 cmReference

Weight

215 kgReference

210 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

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Ag front

7-16 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

12.4-24Reference

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Length

290 cmReference

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Width

136 cmReference

151 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

198 cmReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

112 cmReference

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Rear tread

104 to 151 cmReference

119 to 148 cmReference

2WD Shipping

1124 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

1229 kgReference

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GST 4WD Shipping

1270 kgReference

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4WD Operating

1265 kgReference

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Ballasted

2077 kgReference

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4WD Wheelbase

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180 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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181 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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12.4-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.2-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

2WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 7.5Lx15. Rear: 12.4x24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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29x12.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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41x18--20Reference

Industrial front

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10x16.5 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

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420/70-24 (4WD)Reference

4WD Length

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291 cmReference

2WD Length

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303 cmReference

Height

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230 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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120 to 150 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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115 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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1430 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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1539 kgReference

4WD Cab

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1700 kgReference

Kubota L2850 attachments

L2850 Serial Numbers

1985

50005Reference

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1986

51786Reference

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1987

53807Reference

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1988

55931Reference

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1989

57212Reference

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1990

58326Reference

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1991

58771Reference

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1992

59193Reference

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Location:

On tractor's clutch housing, left sideReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

35Reference

55 (cab)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

110Reference

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Battery size

110 AHReference

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Battery CCA

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490Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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490 CCAReference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

182 cmReference

Overall width

225 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 11 cmReference

Kubota BL4520B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BL4590 BackhoeReference

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Transport height

200 cmReference

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Bucket width

91 cmReference

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Digging depth

229 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

295 cmReference

382 cmReference

Loading height

200 cmReference

214 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1338 kgReference

2062 kgReference

Dipperstick force

789 kgReference

1223 kgReference

Kubota L4530B Backhoe

Kubota L4560 Backhoe

Kubota BL4590 Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

6.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1828 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPSReference

Radio

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Optional radio/CD playerReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

PTO Power

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26.5 hpReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,550 RPMReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

2,275 psiReference

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Remote Valves

1 to 3Reference

2 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

2.8 gpm (7.8 gpm)Reference

4.9 gpm (8.3 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,100 kgReference

1,701 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position and draft controlReference

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Pump Rated Output (total)

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13.2 gpmReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

198.9 cmReference

230.4 cmReference

Overall Length

290.1 cmReference

303 cmReference

Overall Width

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151.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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9,519.9 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

12.4-24 inchReference

47.2 to 58.3 inchesReference

Rear Wheel Type

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12.4-24Reference

Front Wheel Type

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6.00-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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47.6 to 59.4 inchesReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

manual, powerReference

hydrostatic power steeringReference

Brakes

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Wet discReference

Variants

L3240F

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2WDReference

L3240DT

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4WDReference

L3240GST

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4WD, 12 speedReference

L3240HST

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hydroReference

L3240HSTC

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hydro cabReference

Kubota L3240 attachments

Kubota BH76 Backhoe

2-Foot flat digging depth

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278 cmReference

Kubota BH77 Backhoe

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Power

Max Power

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34 hpReference

Rated Power

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32 hpReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.