Compare/Kubota L3400 vs Kubota STV40

Kubota L3400 vs Kubota STV40

Verdict: Kubota L3400 vs Kubota STV40

The Kubota L3400 and the Kubota STV40 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 35 hp. Kubota STV40 is the lighter machine (2,150 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 L3400 holds more fuel (34.1 L vs 29.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota STV40 is the newer design (2006 vs 2004). 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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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

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

rear standardReference

mechanical rearReference

Variants

L3400F

2WD gearReference

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L3400DT

4WD gearReference

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L3400HST

4WD hydroReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

25.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

86 x 102 mmReference

Power (gross)

25.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.425x3.638 inchesReference

3.4x4.0 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine (net)

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28.2 kWReference

Rated Power (net)

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28.2 kWReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

2WD gear

1090 kgReference

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4WD gear

1170 kgReference

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Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Oil capacity

27.6 LReference

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Transmission Type

HSTReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

forward and reverse options

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Hydrostatic : Infinite (3-range) F and Infinite (3-range) RReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

21.6 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

20.5 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

27.6 LReference

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Type

constant meshReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

27.6 LReference

111.4 ciReference

Valves

0 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

25.7 lpmReference

23.1 lpmReference

Total flow

41.3 lpmReference

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Steering flow

15.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

900 kgReference

1149 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

650 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Hydro Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2425Reference

2500@2734Reference

PTO (claimed)

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22.8 kWReference

Pressure

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169.7 barReference

Control

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position controlReference

Mid PTO Type

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2500Reference

Capacities

Fuel

34.1 LReference

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Front axle

4.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

34.1 LReference

29.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

160 cmReference

161 cmReference

Weight

2403 to 2600 poundsReference

2150 to 2502 poundsReference

Front tire

5-15Reference

6.00-12Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

9.5-22Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

23x8.50-12Reference

24x8.50-14Reference

4WD Lawn/turf front

25x8.50-14Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

13.6-16Reference

Industrial front

27x8.50-15Reference

23x8.50-14Reference

Industrial rear

15-19.5R4Reference

12.4-16Reference

2WD Length

280 cmReference

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4WD Length

270 cmReference

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Width

130 cmReference

121 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

94 to 106 cmReference

4WD hydro

1179 kgReference

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Length

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267 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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234 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

Ground clearance

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23 cmReference

Front tread

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103 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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Attachment overview

Kubota BH76 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH76 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

201 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

227 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

305 cmReference

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Loading height

171 cmReference

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Bucket force

1478 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

928 kgReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Cruise control

AvailableReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPS. Foldable ROPSReference

Two-post ROPS.Reference

Power

Max Power

34.7 hpReference

Rated Power

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37.8 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

29 hpReference

30.6 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,425 RPMReference

540@2,670 | 800@2,717 RPMReference

Mid PTO

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AvailableReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,500 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

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2,500@2,734 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

wet discReference

Steering type

powerReference

PowerReference

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

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

900.4 kgReference

1,149.9 kgReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,461 psiReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

216.9 cmReference

235 cmReference

Overall Length

300.5 cmReference

268 cmReference

Overall Width

158.5 cmReference

121.9 cmReference

Front axle clearance

39.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,179.3 kgReference

975.2 kgReference

Height Over Cab

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215.9 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

11.2-24Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

40.2 to 50.8 inchesReference

37.4 to 42.1 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

5-15.Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

109.5 cmReference

103.1 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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Cab optional.Reference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

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.