Compare/Kubota L3250 vs Kubota M4000

Kubota L3250 vs Kubota M4000

Verdict: Kubota L3250 vs Kubota M4000

The Kubota L3250 and the Kubota M4000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M4000 leads on rated power with 41 hp against 40 hp. Kubota L3250 is the lighter machine (1,247 kg vs 1,871 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M4000 holds more fuel (54.1 L vs 29.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L3250 is the newer design (1989 vs 1977). In short: choose the Kubota M4000 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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Fit & specs

Kubota

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Best match

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Kubota

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Best match

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Rated power

40 hp

41 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

powerReference

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Variants

L3250F

2WDReference

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L3250DT

4WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

29.1 LReference

54.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

29.8 kWReference

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Displacement

1.9 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 81 mmReference

76 x 82 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

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Engine

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35.4 kWReference

Power

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35.4 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 7 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

23.9 kWReference

30.5 kWReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

synchronizedReference

Pump flow

29.5 lpmReference

27.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

850 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Pressure

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171.7 barReference

Valves

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1Reference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

173 cmReference

198 cmReference

Weight

1247 kgReference

1871 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-26Reference

13.6-28Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6-26Reference

13.6-28Reference

Lawn/turf front

29x12.50-15 (Turf Special)Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

21.5-16.1 (Turf Special)Reference

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Length

290 cmReference

333 cmReference

Width

142 cmReference

166 cmReference

Height

204 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

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220 cmReference

Shipping weight

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1871 kgReference

Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

Front tread

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128 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread

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130 to 189 cmReference

Kubota L3250 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota L4530B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota L4560 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

266 cmReference

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Bucket width

76 cmReference

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Digging depth

251 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

373 cmReference

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Loading height

252 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

190°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

2231 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1102 kgReference

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Kubota L4560 Backhoe

M4000 Serial Numbers

1976

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10061Reference

1977

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10361Reference

1978

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11071Reference

1979

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10124Reference

1980

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10164Reference

1981

—

11204Reference

1982

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11244Reference

1983

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11284Reference

Location:

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Serial number on the left side of the tractor's clutch housing.Reference

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.