Compare/Kubota L2900 vs Kubota STV32

Kubota L2900 vs Kubota STV32

Verdict: Kubota L2900 vs Kubota STV32

The Kubota L2900 and the Kubota STV32 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 32 hp. Kubota STV32 is the lighter machine (2,150 kg vs 2,560 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota STV32 is the newer design (2006 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

Clear

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

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

23.9 kWReference

24.1 kWReference

Engine (net)

22.1 kWReference

22.8 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

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Power (gross)

23.9 kWReference

24.1 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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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

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No of Cylinders

3-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,700Reference

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Engine torque at rated speed

32.2 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

3.3x3.6 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Fuel tank

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29.1 LReference

Rated Power (net)

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22.8 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

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Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

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forward and reverse options

8 forward and reverseReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

18.6 kWReference

17.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

39.0 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

39.0 LReference

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Pressure

171.7 barReference

169.7 barReference

Pump flow

26.5 lpmReference

23.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1301 kgReference

1149 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

997 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2000@2623Reference

2500@2734Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

2500Reference

Capacities

Fuel

34.8 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

3.7 qtsReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

167 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

166 cmReference

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Weight

215 kgReference

2150 to 2502 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

6.00-12Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24 (2WD)Reference

9.5-22Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

Length

281 cmReference

267 cmReference

Width

132 cmReference

121 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

151 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

209 cmReference

234 cmReference

Ground clearance

32 cmReference

23 cmReference

Front tread

110 cmReference

103 cmReference

Rear tread

103/112/121/130/140 cmReference

94 to 106 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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Wheelbase

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161 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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24x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Industrial front

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23x8.50-14Reference

Industrial rear

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12.4-16Reference

Height (cab)

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215 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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975 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1134 kgReference

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

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

182 cmReference

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Overall width

225 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

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Kubota BL4690 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BL4690 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

194 cmReference

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Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

229 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

295 cmReference

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Loading height

191 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1338 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

789 kgReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Power

Rated Power

29.7 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,490 psiReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,301.8 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

151.4 cmReference

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Overall Length

281.9 cmReference

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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.