Compare/Kubota L3130 vs Kubota STV32

Kubota L3130 vs Kubota STV32

Verdict: Kubota L3130 vs Kubota STV32

The Kubota L3130 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 3,120 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L3130 holds more fuel (40.1 L vs 29.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota STV32 is the newer design (2006 vs 2003). 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

32 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Synchronized transmission with mechanical shuttle.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

L3130F

2WDReference

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L3130DT

4WD 8 speedReference

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L3130GST

4WD 12 speedReference

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L3130HST

4WD hydroReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

23.9 kWReference

24.1 kWReference

Engine (net)

23.1 kWReference

22.8 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

Power (net)

23.1 kWReference

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Power (gross)

23.9 kWReference

24.1 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.268x3.638 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Rated Power (net)

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22.8 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

2WD Gear Weight

1415 kgReference

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Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Transmission

Glide ShiftReference

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Transmission Type

HSTReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

19.0 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

17.9 kWReference

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Type

power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Valves

3Reference

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Pump flow

31.4 lpmReference

23.1 lpmReference

Total flow

50.0 lpmReference

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Steering flow

18.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position control with optional draft controlReference

position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1202 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

2500Reference

PTO (claimed)

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17.7 kWReference

Pressure

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169.7 barReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1149 kgReference

Engine RPM

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2500@2734Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

181 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

180 cmReference

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Weight

210 kgReference

2150 to 2502 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.00-12Reference

2WD Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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2WD Length

302 cmReference

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4WD Length

291 cmReference

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Width

151 cmReference

121 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

230 cmReference

234 cmReference

4WD Hydro Weight

1499 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

23 cmReference

2WD Front tread

120/131/140/150 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

115 cmReference

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Rear tread

119/130/138/148 cmReference

94 to 106 cmReference

Rear tire

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9.5-22Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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

Length

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267 cmReference

Height (cab)

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215 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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975 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1134 kgReference

Front tread

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103 cmReference

Kubota L3130 attachments

L3130 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

182 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 11 cmReference

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Kubota BL4690B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH90 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

251 cmReference

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Digging depth

276 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

372 cmReference

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Loading height

242 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1755 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1176 kgReference

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Kubota BH90 Backhoe

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

91.5 ciReference

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Power

Rated Power

31 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet disc brakesReference

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Steering type

Power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

3 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.9 gpm (8.3 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position control with optional draft controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

181.1 cmReference

161 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

230.4 cmReference

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Overall Height

230.4 cmReference

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Overall Length

302.5 cmReference

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Overall Width

151.9 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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

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Rear wheel tread range

47.2/51.2/54.5/58.3 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

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

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Front Wheel tread range

115.6 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.