Compare/Kubota L3540 vs Kubota L3560

Kubota L3540 vs Kubota L3560

Verdict: Kubota L3540 vs Kubota L3560

The Kubota L3540 and the Kubota L3560 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 37 hp. Kubota L3540 is the lighter machine (3,296 kg vs 3,483 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L3560 holds more fuel (51.1 L vs 43.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L3560 is the newer design (2013 vs 2007). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

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Kubota

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Best match

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Rated power

37 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

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

Hydrostatic transmission with three ranges plus Hydro Dual Speed Hi-Lo. The Dual Speed allows rapid switching between two speeds in range, either automatically or with a lever on the steering column.Reference

Original price

$21,157 (2011)Reference

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Differential lock

standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic power steeringReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

L3540GST

gearReference

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L3540HST

hydroReference

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L3540HSTC

hydro cabReference

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L3560DT

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4WDReference

L3560GST

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4WD 12-speedReference

L3560HST

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hydrostaticReference

L3560HSTC

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hydro cabReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

27.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

26.1 kWReference

Displacement

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 102 mmReference

86 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

26.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

27.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600 (hydro)Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

42.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

7.5 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

3Reference

Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

2,700 rpmReference

Bore and stroke

3.34x4.0 inchesReference

87 X 102.4 mmReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

HST PlusReference

Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

Clutch

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hydraulic dry discReference

forward and reverse options

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3 RangesReference

forward speed range

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1.6 - 26.6 km/hReference

reverse speed range

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1.5 - 25.4 km/hReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

22.0 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

20.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

42.0 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

42.0 LReference

1,826 ccReference

Valves

2 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

31.4 lpmReference

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Total flow

50.0 lpmReference

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Steering flow

18.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1701 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1 kgReference

1200 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

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Mid PTO

semi-independent (optional)Reference

optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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20.9 kWReference

Gear Pump flow

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31.4 lpmReference

Hydro Pump flow

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30.7 lpmReference

Gear Total flow

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50.0 lpmReference

Hydro Total flow

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48.4 lpmReference

Gear Steering flow

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18.5 lpmReference

Hydro Steering flow

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17.8 lpmReference

Control

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position control, draft control optionalReference

Capacities

Fuel

43.9 LReference

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Front axle

6.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

43.9 LReference

51.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

7.1 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

Weight

1539 kgReference

3483 to 3880 poundsReference

Front tire

7.2-16Reference

7.0-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

27-10.50LLx15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

41-18LLx16.1Reference

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Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

420/70-24Reference

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Length

292 cmReference

Width

151 cmReference

Height

230 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

115 cmReference

Rear tread

119 to 148 cmReference

119/130/138/148 cmReference

Ag front

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7.0-16Reference

Ag rear

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12.4-24Reference

Height (ROPS)

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246 cmReference

Height (cab)

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230 cmReference

Kubota L3540 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

55 (cab)Reference

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Battery CCA

582Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

582 CCAReference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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40Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Battery size

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12 VReference

Alternator size

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12 VReference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

182 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 11 cmReference

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Kubota BH76 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

278 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

382 cmReference

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Loading height

214 cmReference

Bucket force

2062 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1223 kgReference

Kubota BH77 Backhoe

Transport height

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254 cmReference

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

Digging depth

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278 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Radio

Optional radio/CD playerReference

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SCV control

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JoystickReference

Rear tread spacing

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1,480 mmReference

Power

Max Power

37 hpReference

Rated Power

35 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

29.5 hpReference

28 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

TRUEReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

540 rpmReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

2,000 rpmReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,550 RPMReference

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Rear PTO Control

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IndependentReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Mechanical wet discReference

Wet disc typeReference

Steering type

hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

13.2 gpmReference

48.3 l/minReference

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

3-point: Category 1Reference

Remote Valves

2 to 3 ValvesReference

3Reference

Steering & Implements flow

4.9 gpm (8.3 gpm)Reference

17.9 lpm (30.4 lpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,701 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

230.4 cmReference

2,470 mmReference

Overall Length

292.1 cmReference

2,920 mmReference

Overall Width

151.9 cmReference

1,520 mmReference

Overall weight

8,623.3 cmReference

1,759.9 kgReference

Turning radius

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8.9 feet (with Brakes)Reference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

12.4-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

47.2 to 58.3 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

7.2-16Reference

7.0-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

115.6 cmReference

1,155 mmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

OptionalReference

Seat Suspension

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AvailableReference

Kubota L3560 attachments

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.