Compare/Kubota L3600 vs Kubota L3830

Kubota L3600 vs Kubota L3830

Verdict: Kubota L3600 vs Kubota L3830

The Kubota L3600 and the Kubota L3830 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 39 hp. Kubota L3600 is the lighter machine (2,800 kg vs 3,150 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L3830 is the newer design (2003 vs 1994). 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

39 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Eight-speed gear shift (1-8) with left-hand shuttle lever. Power shuttle shifting without need for the clutch. The transmission can be shifted (without the clutch) by sequentially shifting up through the gears.Reference

Synchronized transmission with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

28.7 kWReference

29.1 kWReference

Engine (net)

26.6 kWReference

27.9 kWReference

Plows

2 (14-inch)Reference

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Displacement

1.9 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 91 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

26.6 kWReference

27.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

28.7 kWReference

29.1 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Torque

120.3 NmReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

7.5 LReference

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Oil capacity

39.0 LReference

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Oil change

100 hReference

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Fuel tank

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40.1 LReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

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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3.425x4.031 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

Glide ShiftReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission Type

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GearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

23.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

39.0 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

power shiftReference

Capacity

39.0 LReference

111.5 ciReference

Pressure

171.7 barReference

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Pump flow

29.5 lpmReference

31.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

position control with optional draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1301 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1047 kgReference

1251 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2000@2404Reference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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23.9 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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22.7 kWReference

Valves

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3Reference

Total flow

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50.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

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18.5 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

34.8 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

181 cmReference

184 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

180 cmReference

183 cmReference

Weight

215 kgReference

210 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.0-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-24 (2WD)Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 13.6-24 (4WD)Reference

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Length

299 cmReference

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Width

142 cmReference

168 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

152 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

212 cmReference

231 cmReference

Ground clearance

33 cmReference

37 cmReference

Front tread

115 cmReference

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Rear tread

107/117/119/130/145/154 cmReference

128/143/152 cmReference

2WD ROPS

1270 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

1340 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

648 kgReference

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2WD Rear tire

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14.9-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.0-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

2WD Length

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309 cmReference

4WD Length

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298 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1428 kgReference

4WD hydro Weight

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1515 kgReference

2WD Front tread

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120/131/140/150 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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115 cmReference

Kubota L3600 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

447Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

182 cmReference

Overall width

225 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

3 to 11 cmReference

Kubota BL4690 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BL4690 BackhoeReference

Kubota BH90 BackhoeReference

Transport height

194 cmReference

251 cmReference

Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

229 cmReference

276 cmReference

Reach from pivot

295 cmReference

372 cmReference

Loading height

191 cmReference

242 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

1338 kgReference

1755 kgReference

Dipperstick force

789 kgReference

1176 kgReference

Speeds

Variants

L3830F

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2WDReference

L3830DT

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4WD 8 speedReference

L3830GST

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4WD 12 speedReference

L3830HST

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4WD hydroReference

Kubota L3830 attachments

L3830 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number decal on the left side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Kubota BL4690B Backhoe

Kubota BH90 Backhoe

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Power

Rated Power

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37.4 hpReference

PTO

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

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Wet discReference

Steering type

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Hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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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 Sensing Type

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position control with optional draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

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184.4 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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231.4 cmReference

Overall Height

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231.4 cmReference

Overall Length

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308.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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168.9 cmReference

Turning radius

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2.7 mReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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14.9-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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152.9 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

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8.3-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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150.9 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.