Compare/Kubota L3830 vs Kubota L3970

Kubota L3830 vs Kubota L3970

Verdict: Kubota L3830 vs Kubota L3970

The Kubota L3830 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 L3830 is the lighter machine (3,150 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 2003). 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

Clear

Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

39 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Synchronized transmission with mechanical shuttle.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Variants

L3830F

2WDReference

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L3830DT

4WD 8 speedReference

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L3830GST

4WD 12 speedReference

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L3830HST

4WD hydroReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

29.1 kWReference

Engine (net)

27.9 kWReference

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Displacement

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

27.9 kWReference

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Power (gross)

29.1 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

common rail direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2300Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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

3.425x4.031 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Torque

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148.3 NmReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Transmission

Glide ShiftReference

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Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission Type

GearReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

23.9 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

22.7 kWReference

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Type

power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Valves

3Reference

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Pump flow

31.4 lpmReference

37.2 lpmReference

Total flow

50.0 lpmReference

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Steering flow

18.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position control with optional draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1251 kgReference

1200 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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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

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

184 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

183 cmReference

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Weight

210 kgReference

4057 to 4387 poundsReference

Front tire

6.0-16Reference

7.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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2WD Length

309 cmReference

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4WD Length

298 cmReference

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Width

168 cmReference

151 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

231 cmReference

246 cmReference

2WD Weight

1428 kgReference

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4WD hydro Weight

1515 kgReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

34 cmReference

2WD Front tread

120/131/140/150 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

115 cmReference

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Rear tread

128/143/152 cmReference

119 to 148 cmReference

Rear tire

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12.4-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Length

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309 cmReference

Height (cab)

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231 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1840 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1989 kgReference

Front tread

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115 cmReference

Kubota L3830 attachments

L3830 Serial Numbers

Location:

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

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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680Reference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

182 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 11 cmReference

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Kubota BL4690B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH90 BackhoeReference

Kubota BH92A BackhoeReference

Transport height

251 cmReference

260 cmReference

Digging depth

276 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

372 cmReference

381 cmReference

Loading height

242 cmReference

224 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1755 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1176 kgReference

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Kubota BH90 Backhoe

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Capacities

Capacity

111.5 ciReference

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Power

Rated Power

37.4 hpReference

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PTO

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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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet discReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

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 Sensing Type

position control with optional draft controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

184.4 cmReference

195 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

231.4 cmReference

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Overall Height

231.4 cmReference

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Overall Length

308.1 cmReference

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Overall Width

168.9 cmReference

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Turning radius

2.7 mReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-24Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

152.9 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

8.3-16Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

150.9 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Kubota L3970 attachments

Kubota BH92A Backhoe

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.