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Kubota L3710 vs Kubota L3970

Verdict: Kubota L3710 vs Kubota L3970

The Kubota L3710 and the Kubota L3970 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 39 hp. Kubota L3710 is the lighter machine (2,955 kg vs 4,057 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L3970 is the newer design (2026 vs 1998). 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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Best match

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Rated power

39 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Optional creeper range available for the FST or GST transmission.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

L3710DT

4WD Gear ROPSReference

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L3710GST

4WD Glide Shift ROPSReference

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L3710HST

4WD Hydro ROPSReference

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L3710HSTC

4WD Hydro CabReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

28.7 kWReference

29.1 kWReference

Engine (net)

27.3 kWReference

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Displacement

1.9 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

80 x 92 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

27.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

28.7 kWReference

29.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2300Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

7.5 LReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600Reference

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Bore and stroke

3.15x3.638 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Fuel system

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common rail direct injectionReference

Torque

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148.3 NmReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

4WD gear

1340 kgReference

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Transmission

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

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Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

23.5 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

39.0 LReference

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Type

creeperReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

39.0 LReference

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Pump flow

29.5 lpmReference

37.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

15.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

1Reference

IReference

Control

position control and optional draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1047 kgReference

1200 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

semi-independent (L3710HST)Reference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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23.0 kWReference

Rear valves

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3Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1700 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2299Reference

Capacities

Fuel

34.8 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

195 cmReference

Weight

215 kgReference

4057 to 4387 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-16Reference

7.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

12.4-24Reference

Ag front

8.3-16Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-24Reference

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Length

298 cmReference

309 cmReference

Width

158 cmReference

151 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

215 cmReference

246 cmReference

Height (cab)

220 cmReference

231 cmReference

Ground clearance

35 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

115 cmReference

Rear tread

118/119/130/145/154 cmReference

119 to 148 cmReference

Hydro

1356 kgReference

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Hydro cab

1583 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.00-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

ROPS Weight

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1840 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1989 kgReference

Kubota L3710 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55 (cab)Reference

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Battery CCA

582Reference

680Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

582Reference

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Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

182 cmReference

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Overall width

225 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 8 cmReference

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Kubota BL4690 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BL4690 BackhoeReference

Kubota BH92A BackhoeReference

Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

229 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

295 cmReference

381 cmReference

Loading height

191 cmReference

224 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1338 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

789 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Country of manufacturer

Compact Utility tractorReference

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Power

Rated Power

36.6 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.1 gpm (7.8 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1Reference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position control and optional draft controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

215.4 cmReference

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Overall Length

298.5 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

14.9-24 inchReference

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Front Wheel tread range

8.3-16Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.Reference

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Kubota L3970 attachments

Kubota BH92A Backhoe

Transport height

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260 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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265 cmReference

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.