Compare/Kubota L3540 vs Kubota L3800

Kubota L3540 vs Kubota L3800

Verdict: Kubota L3540 vs Kubota L3800

The Kubota L3540 and the Kubota L3800 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 37 hp. Kubota L3800 is the lighter machine (2,480 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 holds more fuel (43.9 L vs 37.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L3800 is the newer design (2011 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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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

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

With 11.2-24 R1 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$21,157 (2011)Reference

16,908 (2011 4WD hydro)Reference

Differential lock

standardReference

rear standardReference

Steering

hydrostatic power steeringReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Variants

L3540GST

gearReference

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L3540HST

hydroReference

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L3540HSTC

hydro cabReference

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L3800F

—

2WD gearReference

L3800DT

—

4WD gearReference

L3800HST

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4WD hydroReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

27.6 kWReference

27.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

26.1 kWReference

22.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 102 mmReference

86 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

26.1 kWReference

22.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

27.6 kWReference

27.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

42.0 LReference

23.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

7.5 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.34x4.0 inchesReference

3.4x4.0 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Emissions compliance

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Interim Tier IVReference

Transmission

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

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Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

GearReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

2 WD | 4 WDReference

Clutch

—

dryReference

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

23.5 LReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

42.0 LReference

23.5 LReference

Valves

2 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

31.4 lpmReference

23.8 lpmReference

Total flow

50.0 lpmReference

38.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

18.5 lpmReference

14.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1701 kgReference

906 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1 kgReference

650 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

540@2580 (hydro)Reference

Mid PTO

semi-independent (optional)Reference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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22.6 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

43.9 LReference

37.9 LReference

Front axle

6.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

43.9 LReference

37.9 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

7.1 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

160 cmReference

Weight

1539 kgReference

2480 to 2668 poundsReference

Front tire

7.2-16Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

11.2-24 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 7.2-16. Rear: 11.2-24 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf front

27-10.50LLx15Reference

25x8.50-14 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

41-18LLx16.1Reference

13.6-16Reference

Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

27x8.50-15 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

420/70-24Reference

15-19.5Reference

Length

292 cmReference

270 cmReference

Width

151 cmReference

139 cmReference

Height

230 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

115 cmReference

109 cmReference

Rear tread

119 to 148 cmReference

111 to 129 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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232 cmReference

Kubota L3540 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

55 (cab)Reference

40Reference

Battery CCA

582Reference

490Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

582 CCAReference

490 CCAReference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging 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 BH76 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Kubota BH77 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

278 cmReference

234 cmReference

Reach from pivot

382 cmReference

315 cmReference

Loading height

214 cmReference

167 cmReference

Bucket force

2062 kgReference

1551 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1223 kgReference

993 kgReference

Kubota BH77 Backhoe

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

Foldable two-post ROPS.Reference

Radio

Optional radio/CD playerReference

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Cruise control

—

AvailableReference

SCV control

—

joystickReference

Power

Max Power

37 hpReference

37.4 hpReference

Rated Power

35 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

29.5 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,550 RPMReference

540@2,580 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Mechanical wet discReference

wet discReference

Steering type

hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydrostatic PowerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

13.2 gpmReference

10.1 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Remote Valves

2 to 3 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.9 gpm (8.3 gpm)Reference

3.8 gpm (6.3 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,701 kgReference

906.3 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

230.4 cmReference

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Overall Length

292.1 cmReference

280.9 cmReference

Overall Width

151.9 cmReference

140 cmReference

Overall weight

8,623.3 cmReference

1,210.2 kgReference

Height Over ROPS

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232.9 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

12.4-24Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

47.2 to 58.3 inchesReference

43.8 to 50.8 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

7.2-16Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

115.6 cmReference

109.5 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

—

Seat Suspension

—

TRUEReference

Kubota L3800 attachments

Speeds

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.