Compare/Kubota L2900 vs Kubota L3130

Kubota L2900 vs Kubota L3130

Verdict: Kubota L2900 vs Kubota L3130

The Kubota L2900 and the Kubota L3130 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 32 hp. Kubota L2900 is the lighter machine (2,560 kg vs 3,120 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L3130 is the newer design (2003 vs 1994). 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

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

32 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Eight-speed gear shift (1-8) with left-hand shuttle lever. Power shuttle shifting without need for the clutch. The transmission can be shifted (without the clutch) by sequentially shifting up through the gears.Reference

Synchronized transmission with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

23.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

22.1 kWReference

23.1 kWReference

Plows

1Reference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 91 mmReference

83 x 92 mmReference

Power (net)

22.1 kWReference

23.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

23.9 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

Torque

96.1 NmReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

7.0 LReference

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Oil capacity

39.0 LReference

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Oil change

100 hReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

3-cylinderReference

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,700Reference

2,700 RPMReference

Engine torque at rated speed

32.2 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

3.3x3.6 inchesReference

3.268x3.638 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Fuel tank

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40.1 LReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Transmission

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

Glide ShiftReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

forward and reverse options

8 forward and reverseReference

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2WD Gear Weight

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1415 kgReference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

18.6 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

39.0 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

power shiftReference

Capacity

39.0 LReference

91.5 ciReference

Pressure

171.7 barReference

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Pump flow

26.5 lpmReference

31.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

position control with optional draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1301 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

997 kgReference

1202 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2000@2623Reference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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19.0 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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17.9 kWReference

Valves

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3Reference

Total flow

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50.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

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18.5 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

34.8 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

3.7 qtsReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

167 cmReference

181 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

166 cmReference

180 cmReference

Weight

215 kgReference

210 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24 (2WD)Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.2-16. Rear: 11.2-24 (4WD)Reference

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Length

281 cmReference

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Width

132 cmReference

151 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

151 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

209 cmReference

230 cmReference

Ground clearance

32 cmReference

36 cmReference

Front tread

110 cmReference

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Rear tread

103/112/121/130/140 cmReference

119/130/138/148 cmReference

2WD ROPS

1161 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

1229 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

498 kgReference

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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 Length

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302 cmReference

4WD Length

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291 cmReference

4WD Hydro Weight

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1499 kgReference

2WD Front tread

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120/131/140/150 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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115 cmReference

Kubota L2900 attachments

L2900 Serial Numbers

1994

5002Reference

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1995

54654Reference

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1996

56282Reference

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1997

58445Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

490Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

490Reference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

182 cmReference

Overall width

225 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

3 to 11 cmReference

Kubota BL4690 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BL4690 BackhoeReference

Kubota BH90 BackhoeReference

Transport height

194 cmReference

251 cmReference

Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

229 cmReference

276 cmReference

Reach from pivot

295 cmReference

372 cmReference

Loading height

191 cmReference

242 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

1338 kgReference

1755 kgReference

Dipperstick force

789 kgReference

1176 kgReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post folding ROPSReference

Power

Rated Power

29.7 hpReference

31 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,000 RPMReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

2,490 psiReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,301.8 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

position control with optional draft controlReference

Remote Valves

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3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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4.9 gpm (8.3 gpm)Reference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

151.4 cmReference

230.4 cmReference

Overall Length

281.9 cmReference

302.5 cmReference

Wheelbase

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181.1 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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230.4 cmReference

Overall Width

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151.9 cmReference

Variants

L3130F

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2WDReference

L3130DT

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4WD 8 speedReference

L3130GST

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4WD 12 speedReference

L3130HST

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4WD hydroReference

Kubota L3130 attachments

L3130 Serial Number Location

Kubota BL4690B Backhoe

Kubota BH90 Backhoe

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

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Power steeringReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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2WD - 12.4-24 | 4WD - 12.4-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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47.2/51.2/54.5/58.3 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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2WD - 6.00-16. | 4WD- 7.2-16.Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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115.6 cmReference

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.