Compare/Kubota L3540 vs Kubota STW37

Kubota L3540 vs Kubota STW37

Verdict: Kubota L3540 vs Kubota STW37

The Kubota L3540 and the Kubota STW37 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 37 hp. Kubota STW37 is the lighter machine (2,436 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 29.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota STW37 is the newer design (2015 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

Fit score

Best match

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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

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$21,157 (2011)Reference

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Differential lock

standardReference

mechanical rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Variants

L3540GST

gearReference

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L3540HST

hydroReference

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L3540HSTC

hydro cabReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

27.6 kWReference

27.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

26.1 kWReference

25.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 102 mmReference

86 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

26.1 kWReference

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Power (gross)

27.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

42.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

7.5 LReference

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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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Rated Power (net)

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25.9 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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27.3 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

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

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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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

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Valves

2 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

31.4 lpmReference

29.9 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

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

2500@2734Reference

Mid PTO

semi-independent (optional)Reference

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

2500Reference

PTO (claimed)

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19.0 kWReference

Pressure

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169.7 barReference

Control

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position controlReference

Capacities

Fuel

43.9 LReference

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Front axle

6.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

43.9 LReference

29.5 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

7.1 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

161 cmReference

Weight

1539 kgReference

2436 to 2756 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

Lawn/turf front

27-10.50LLx15Reference

24x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

41-18LLx16.1Reference

13.6-16Reference

Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

420/70-24Reference

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Length

292 cmReference

294 cmReference

Width

151 cmReference

118 cmReference

Height

230 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

23 cmReference

Front tread

115 cmReference

102 cmReference

Rear tread

119 to 148 cmReference

94 to 106 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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234 cmReference

Height (cab)

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216 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1104 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1250 kgReference

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

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

182 cmReference

152 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 11 cmReference

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Kubota BH76 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

278 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

382 cmReference

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Loading height

214 cmReference

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Bucket force

2062 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1223 kgReference

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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 STW37 attachments

60" Mower deck

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.