Compare/Kubota L3600 vs Kubota STW40

Kubota L3600 vs Kubota STW40

Verdict: Kubota L3600 vs Kubota STW40

The Kubota L3600 and the Kubota STW40 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 39 hp. Kubota STW40 is the lighter machine (2,436 kg vs 2,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota STW40 is the newer design (2015 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

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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

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

28.7 kWReference

Engine (net)

26.6 kWReference

27.3 kWReference

Plows

2 (14-inch)Reference

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Displacement

1.9 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 91 mmReference

86 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

26.6 kWReference

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Power (gross)

28.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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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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29.5 LReference

Rated Power (net)

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27.3 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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28.7 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

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Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

23.1 kWReference

20.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

39.0 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

39.0 LReference

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Pressure

171.7 barReference

169.7 barReference

Pump flow

29.5 lpmReference

29.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1301 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1047 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2000@2404Reference

2500@2734Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

2500Reference

Capacities

Fuel

34.8 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

181 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

180 cmReference

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Weight

215 kgReference

2436 to 2756 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.00-12Reference

Rear tire

13.6-24 (2WD)Reference

9.5-22Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

Length

299 cmReference

294 cmReference

Width

142 cmReference

118 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

152 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

212 cmReference

234 cmReference

Ground clearance

33 cmReference

23 cmReference

Front tread

115 cmReference

102 cmReference

Rear tread

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

94 to 106 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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Wheelbase

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161 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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24x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

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 L3600 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

447Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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

Overall width

225 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

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Kubota BL4690 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BL4690 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

194 cmReference

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Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

229 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

295 cmReference

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Loading height

191 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1338 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

789 kgReference

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Speeds

Kubota STW40 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.