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Kubota L3400 vs Kubota L3430

Verdict: Kubota L3400 vs Kubota L3430

The Kubota L3400 and the Kubota L3430 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 35 hp. Kubota L3430 is the lighter machine (1,499 kg vs 2,403 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L3430 holds more fuel (40.1 L vs 34.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L3400 is the newer design (2004 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

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

35 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (Low/High) and reverse (R). Mechanical shuttle shifting between forward-low and reverse.Reference

Synchronized transmission with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Variants

L3400F

2WD gearReference

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L3400DT

4WD gearReference

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L3400HST

4WD hydroReference

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L3430DT

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4WD 8 speedReference

L3430GST

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4WD 12 speedReference

L3430HST

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hydroReference

L3430HSTC

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hydro cabReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

25.9 kWReference

26.2 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

Power (gross)

25.9 kWReference

26.2 kWReference

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

3.425x3.638 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine (net)

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25.1 kWReference

Power (net)

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25.1 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Transmission

2WD gear

1090 kgReference

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4WD gear

1170 kgReference

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Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Oil capacity

27.6 LReference

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Transmission Type

HSTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Transmission

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Glide ShiftReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

21.6 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

20.5 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

27.6 LReference

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Type

constant meshReference

power shiftReference

Capacity

27.6 LReference

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Valves

0 to 3Reference

3Reference

Pump flow

25.7 lpmReference

31.4 lpmReference

Total flow

41.3 lpmReference

50.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

15.5 lpmReference

18.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

900 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

650 kgReference

1202 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Hydro Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2425Reference

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GST PTO (claimed)

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21.3 kWReference

Control

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position control with optional draft controlReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

34.1 LReference

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Front axle

4.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

34.1 LReference

40.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

160 cmReference

180 cmReference

Weight

2403 to 2600 poundsReference

210 kgReference

Front tire

5-15Reference

7.2-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

12.4-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

23x8.50-12Reference

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4WD Lawn/turf front

25x8.50-14Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

13.6-16Reference

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Industrial front

27x8.50-15Reference

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Industrial rear

15-19.5R4Reference

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2WD Length

280 cmReference

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4WD Length

270 cmReference

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Width

130 cmReference

151 cmReference

Height

215 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

34 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

34 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

104 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

109 cmReference

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Rear tread

102 to 129 cmReference

119/130/138/148 cmReference

4WD hydro

1179 kgReference

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Length

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291 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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230 cmReference

Height (cab)

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219 cmReference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

Front tread

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115 cmReference

Kubota L3400 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery CCA

490Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

490 CCAReference

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ROPS Charging amps

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40Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BH76 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH76 BackhoeReference

Kubota BH90 BackhoeReference

Transport height

201 cmReference

251 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

227 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

305 cmReference

372 cmReference

Loading height

171 cmReference

242 cmReference

Bucket force

1478 kgReference

1755 kgReference

Dipperstick force

928 kgReference

1176 kgReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPS. Foldable ROPSReference

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Power

Max Power

34.7 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

29 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,425 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

10.9 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

0 to 3 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.1 gpm (6.8 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

900.4 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

216.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

300.5 cmReference

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Overall Width

158.5 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

39.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,179.3 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

11.2-24Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

40.2 to 50.8 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

5-15.Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

109.5 cmReference

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Kubota L3430 attachments

L3430 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number decal on the left side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

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182 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 11 cmReference

Kubota BL4690B Backhoe

Digging depth

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276 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Kubota BH90 Backhoe

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.