Compare/Kubota L3250 vs Kubota L4150

Kubota L3250 vs Kubota L4150

Verdict: Kubota L3250 vs Kubota L4150

The Kubota L3250 and the Kubota L4150 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L4150 leads on rated power with 41 hp against 40 hp. Kubota L3250 is the lighter machine (1,247 kg vs 3,750 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L3250 is the newer design (1989 vs 1984). In short: choose the Kubota L4150 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota L3250 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

40 hp

41 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Steering

powerReference

Variants

L3250F

2WDReference

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L3250DT

4WDReference

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L4150F

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2WDReference

L4150DT

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4WDReference

L4150DTN

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narrowReference

Engine

Fuel tank

29.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

29.8 kWReference

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Displacement

1.9 LReference

2.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 81 mmReference

Power (gross)

29.8 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

7.0 LReference

7.6 LReference

Engine

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37.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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24.4 kWReference

Power

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37.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementsReference

Oil capacity

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40.1 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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30.3 kWReference

Max power

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24.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 7 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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single dry plateReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

23.9 kWReference

29.8 kWReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

partially synchronizedReference

Pump flow

29.5 lpmReference

34.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

850 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/750Reference

PTO (tested)

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30.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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40.1 LReference

Capacity

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40.1 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Valves

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0 or 1Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1598 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1202 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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30.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

173 cmReference

194 cmReference

Weight

1247 kgReference

3750 to 4080 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-26Reference

14.9-28Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

8.3-20 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

13.6-26Reference

13.6-28 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf front

29x12.50-15 (Turf Special)Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

21.5-16.1 (Turf Special)Reference

18.4-16.1 (2WD)Reference

Length

290 cmReference

328 cmReference

Width

142 cmReference

172 cmReference

Height

204 cmReference

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Industrial front

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9.00-10 (2WD)Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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157 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1701 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1850 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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121 to 182 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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142 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 193 cmReference

Kubota L3250 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota L4530B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota L4560 BackhoeReference

Kubota L4540A BackhoeReference

Transport height

266 cmReference

262 cmReference

Bucket width

76 cmReference

91 cmReference

Digging depth

251 cmReference

344 cmReference

Reach from pivot

373 cmReference

425 cmReference

Loading height

252 cmReference

250 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

190°Reference

180°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

2231 kgReference

1564 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1102 kgReference

1242 kgReference

Kubota L4560 Backhoe

Capacities

Fuel

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57.9 LReference

Kubota L4150 attachments

Kubota L4540 Backhoe

Kubota L4540A Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

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8.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2343 kgReference

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.