Compare/Kubota L3430 vs Kubota STV40

Kubota L3430 vs Kubota STV40

Verdict: Kubota L3430 vs Kubota STV40

The Kubota L3430 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 L3430 is the lighter machine (1,499 kg vs 2,150 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 29.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota STV40 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

35 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

L3430DT

4WD 8 speedReference

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L3430GST

4WD 12 speedReference

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L3430HST

hydroReference

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L3430HSTC

hydro cabReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

26.2 kWReference

25.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

25.1 kWReference

28.2 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

86 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

25.1 kWReference

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Power (gross)

26.2 kWReference

25.9 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Rated Power (net)

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28.2 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.4x4.0 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Transmission

Glide ShiftReference

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Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

GST PTO (claimed)

21.3 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

20.1 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

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

AvailableReference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

2500Reference

PTO (claimed)

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22.8 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

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

161 cmReference

Weight

210 kgReference

2150 to 2502 poundsReference

Front tire

7.2-16Reference

6.00-12Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

9.5-22Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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

Length

291 cmReference

267 cmReference

Width

151 cmReference

121 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

230 cmReference

234 cmReference

Height (cab)

219 cmReference

215 cmReference

Ground clearance

35 cmReference

23 cmReference

Front tread

115 cmReference

103 cmReference

Rear tread

119/130/138/148 cmReference

94 to 106 cmReference

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

ROPS Weight

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975 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1134 kgReference

Kubota L3430 attachments

L3430 Serial Numbers

Location:

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

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

40Reference

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Cab Charging amps

60Reference

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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

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KubotaReference

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

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111.4 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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34.7 hpReference

Rated Power

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37.8 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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30.6 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,500 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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

Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

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2,500@2,734 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

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PowerReference

Hydraulics

Maximum operating pressure

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2,461 psiReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,149.9 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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235 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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215.9 cmReference

Overall Length

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268 cmReference

Overall Width

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121.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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975.2 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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37.4 to 42.1 inchesReference

Front Wheel tread range

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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.