Compare/Kubota L3450 vs Kubota L3540

Kubota L3450 vs Kubota L3540

Verdict: Kubota L3450 vs Kubota L3540

The Kubota L3450 and the Kubota L3540 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 37 hp. Kubota L3450 is the lighter machine (2,610 kg vs 3,296 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L3540 is the newer design (2007 vs 1990). 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

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Kubota

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Rated power

37 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 12.4-24 rear tires. Reverse speeds are about 20% slower than forward.Reference

Controlled by treadle foot pedal, cruise control standard with left-hand lever. Three range with Hydro Dual Speed, a high/low power shift controlled by left-hand lever. Auto Hydro Dual speed allows automatic control to match load. Stall Guard maintains engine RPMs by reducing speed under load. HST Response Control adjusts acceleration rates. Auto Throttle Advance links engine RPMs to transmission, so that the throttle increases when speed is increased.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rear lockReference

standardReference

Steering

powerReference

hydrostatic power steeringReference

Original price

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$21,157 (2011)Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

27.4 kWReference

27.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.9 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 82 mmReference

85 x 102 mmReference

Power (gross)

27.4 kWReference

27.6 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2700Reference

Torque

115.8 NmReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

5.6 LReference

7.5 LReference

Oil capacity

27.0 LReference

42.0 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

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Engine (net)

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26.1 kWReference

Power (net)

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26.1 kWReference

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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3.34x4.0 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

Kubota Glide ShiftReference

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission Type

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HSTReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

28.4 LReference

42.0 LReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

28.4 LReference

42.0 LReference

Pressure

171.7 barReference

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Pump flow

31.0 lpmReference

31.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

1Reference

IReference

Control

position control with optional draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1199 kgReference

1701 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

929 kgReference

1 kgReference

Rear PTO

live (optional)Reference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

semi-independent (optional)Reference

Mid PTO Type

1080/2000Reference

2000Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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22.0 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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20.9 kWReference

Valves

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2 to 3Reference

Total flow

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50.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

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18.5 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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540@2550Reference

Capacities

Fuel

29.1 LReference

43.9 LReference

Front axle

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6.5 LReference

Fuel tank

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43.9 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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7.1 qtsReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

173 cmReference

180 cmReference

Weight

215 kgReference

1539 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

7.2-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24 (2WD)Reference

12.4-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24 (4WD)Reference

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

Lawn/turf front

27x8.50-15Reference

27-10.50LLx15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

355/80-D20Reference

41-18LLx16.1Reference

Length

290 cmReference

292 cmReference

Width

136 cmReference

151 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

147 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

210 cmReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

112 cmReference

115 cmReference

Rear tread

104/115/123/133/141/151 cmReference

119 to 148 cmReference

2WD

1183 kgReference

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4WD

1290 kgReference

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GST

1315 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

648 kgReference

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Industrial front

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10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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420/70-24Reference

Height

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230 cmReference

Kubota L3450 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

447Reference

582Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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55 (cab)Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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582 CCAReference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

182 cmReference

Overall width

225 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 11 cmReference

Kubota L4530B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BL4590 BackhoeReference

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Transport height

200 cmReference

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Bucket width

91 cmReference

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Digging depth

229 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

295 cmReference

382 cmReference

Loading height

200 cmReference

214 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1338 kgReference

2062 kgReference

Dipperstick force

789 kgReference

1223 kgReference

Kubota L4560 Backhoe

Kubota BL4590 Backhoe

Speeds

Variants

L3540GST

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gearReference

L3540HST

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hydroReference

L3540HSTC

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hydro cabReference

Kubota L3540 attachments

Kubota BH76 Backhoe

2-Foot flat digging depth

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278 cmReference

Kubota BH77 Backhoe

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPSReference

Radio

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Optional radio/CD playerReference

Power

Max Power

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37 hpReference

Rated Power

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35 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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29.5 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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2,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,550 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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13.2 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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4.9 gpm (8.3 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,701 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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230.4 cmReference

Overall Length

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292.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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151.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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8,623.3 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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12.4-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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47.2 to 58.3 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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7.2-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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115.6 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.