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Kubota L3540 vs Kubota L3750

Verdict: Kubota L3540 vs Kubota L3750

The Kubota L3540 and the Kubota L3750 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 3,650 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 1984). 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

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

Drawbar performanceReference

Original price

$21,157 (2011)Reference

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Differential lock

standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic power steeringReference

powerReference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WDReference

Variants

L3540GST

gearReference

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L3540HST

hydroReference

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L3540HSTC

hydro cabReference

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L3750F

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2WDReference

L3750DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

27.6 kWReference

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Engine (net)

26.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.8 LReference

2.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 102 mmReference

84 x 81 mmReference

Power (net)

26.1 kWReference

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Power (gross)

27.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

42.0 LReference

40.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

7.5 LReference

7.6 LReference

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

3.34x4.0 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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33.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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22.5 kWReference

Power

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33.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Power at rated engine speed

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27.6 kWReference

Max power

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22.5 kWReference

Transmission

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

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Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

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dual dry platesReference

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

40.1 LReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

42.0 LReference

40.1 LReference

Valves

2 to 3Reference

0 to 2Reference

Pump flow

31.4 lpmReference

32.9 lpmReference

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

1598 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1 kgReference

1202 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/750Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

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Mid PTO

semi-independent (optional)Reference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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27.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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27.6 kWReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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27.4 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

43.9 LReference

57.9 LReference

Front axle

6.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

43.9 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

7.1 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

194 cmReference

Weight

1539 kgReference

1775 kgReference

Front tire

7.2-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

13.6-28Reference

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

18.4-16.1 (2WD)Reference

Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

9.00-10 (2WD)Reference

Industrial rear

420/70-24Reference

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Length

292 cmReference

326 cmReference

Width

151 cmReference

167 cmReference

Height

230 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Front tread

115 cmReference

132 cmReference

Rear tread

119 to 148 cmReference

132 to 193 cmReference

Ag front

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8.3-16 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-24Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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152 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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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

Kubota L4540A BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

278 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

382 cmReference

425 cmReference

Loading height

214 cmReference

250 cmReference

Bucket force

2062 kgReference

1564 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1223 kgReference

1242 kgReference

Kubota BH77 Backhoe

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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Power

Max Power

37 hpReference

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Rated Power

35 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

29.5 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,550 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

13.2 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

2 to 3 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.9 gpm (8.3 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,701 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

230.4 cmReference

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Overall Length

292.1 cmReference

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Overall Width

151.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

8,623.3 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

12.4-24Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

47.2 to 58.3 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

7.2-16Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

115.6 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Kubota L3750 attachments

Kubota L4540 Backhoe

Transport height

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262 cmReference

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

Digging depth

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344 cmReference

Kubota L4540A Backhoe

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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8.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2204 kgReference

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.