Compare/Kubota L3940 vs Kubota M4000

Kubota L3940 vs Kubota M4000

Verdict: Kubota L3940 vs Kubota M4000

The Kubota L3940 and the Kubota M4000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 41 hp. Kubota M4000 is the lighter machine (1,871 kg vs 3,483 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M4000 holds more fuel (54.1 L vs 50 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L3940 is the newer design (2007 vs 1977). 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

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

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$22,159 (2011)Reference

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Differential lock

standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic power steeringReference

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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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Engine

Engine (gross)

30.2 kWReference

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Engine (net)

28.7 kWReference

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Displacement

2.0 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 91 mmReference

76 x 82 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

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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

2,700 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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35.4 kWReference

Power

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35.4 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

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Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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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

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Type

hydrostaticReference

synchronizedReference

Capacity

43.1 LReference

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Valves

2 to 3Reference

1Reference

Pump flow

37.1 lpmReference

27.6 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

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1251 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

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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30.5 kWReference

Pressure

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171.7 barReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Capacities

Fuel

50.0 LReference

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Front axle

6.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

50 LReference

54.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

8.7 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

198 cmReference

Weight

1799 kgReference

1871 kgReference

Front tire

8.3-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

13.6-28Reference

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

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Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

17.8L-24Reference

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Length

308 cmReference

333 cmReference

Width

168 cmReference

166 cmReference

Height

247 cmReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

42 cmReference

Front tread

115 cmReference

128 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread

128 to 152 cmReference

130 to 189 cmReference

Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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13.6-28Reference

Height (exhaust)

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220 cmReference

Shipping weight

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1871 kgReference

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

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2-Foot flat digging depth

278 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

382 cmReference

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Loading height

214 cmReference

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Bucket force

2062 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1223 kgReference

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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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M4000 Serial Numbers

1976

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10061Reference

1977

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10361Reference

1978

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11071Reference

1979

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10124Reference

1980

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10164Reference

1981

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11204Reference

1982

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11244Reference

1983

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11284Reference

Location:

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Serial number on the left side of the tractor's clutch housing.Reference

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.