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Kubota L3940 vs Kubota L4150

Verdict: Kubota L3940 vs Kubota L4150

The Kubota L3940 and the Kubota L4150 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 41 hp. Kubota L3940 is the lighter machine (3,483 kg vs 3,750 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L3940 is the newer design (2007 vs 1984). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

41 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

Drawbar performanceReference

Original price

$22,159 (2011)Reference

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Differential lock

standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic power steeringReference

powerReference

Variants

L3940DT

8-speedReference

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L3940GST

12-speedReference

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L3940HST

hydroReference

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L3940HSTC

hydro cabReference

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L4150F

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2WDReference

L4150DT

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4WDReference

L4150DTN

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narrowReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

30.2 kWReference

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Engine (net)

28.7 kWReference

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Displacement

2.0 LReference

2.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 91 mmReference

84 x 81 mmReference

Power (net)

28.7 kWReference

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Power (gross)

30.2 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

42.8 LReference

40.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

7.5 LReference

7.6 LReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.3x3.6 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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37.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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24.4 kWReference

Power

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37.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementsReference

Power at rated engine speed

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30.3 kWReference

Max power

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24.4 kWReference

Transmission

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

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Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

single dry plateReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

24.6 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

23.5 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

43.1 LReference

40.1 LReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

43.1 LReference

40.1 LReference

Valves

2 to 3Reference

0 or 1Reference

Pump flow

37.1 lpmReference

34.1 lpmReference

Total flow

55.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

18.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1750 kgReference

1598 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1251 kgReference

1202 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/750Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

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Mid PTO

semi-independent (optional)Reference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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29.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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30.3 kWReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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30.0 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

50.0 LReference

57.9 LReference

Front axle

6.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

50 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

8.7 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

194 cmReference

Weight

1799 kgReference

3750 to 4080 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

14.9-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

27-10.50LLx15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

41-18LLx16.1Reference

18.4-16.1 (2WD)Reference

Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

9.00-10 (2WD)Reference

Industrial rear

17.8L-24Reference

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Length

308 cmReference

328 cmReference

Width

168 cmReference

172 cmReference

Height

247 cmReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

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Front tread

115 cmReference

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Rear tread

128 to 152 cmReference

132 to 193 cmReference

Ag front

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8.3-20 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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13.6-28 (4WD)Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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157 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1701 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1850 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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121 to 182 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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142 cmReference

Kubota L3940 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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Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

182 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 11 cmReference

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Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Kubota L4540A BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

278 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

382 cmReference

425 cmReference

Loading height

214 cmReference

250 cmReference

Bucket force

2062 kgReference

1564 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1223 kgReference

1242 kgReference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Power

Max Power

40.5 hpReference

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Rated Power

38.5 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

33 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

Wet discReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

14.7 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 (9.8 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,750.9 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

247.4 cmReference

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Overall Length

308.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

168.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

10,078.7 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-24Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

50.6 to 60.2 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 L4150 attachments

Kubota L4540 Backhoe

Transport height

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262 cmReference

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

Digging depth

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344 cmReference

Kubota L4540A Backhoe

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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8.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2343 kgReference

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.