Head to head · Sub-Compact

AGCO ST40 vs Kubota KL43

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AGCOModel A

AGCO ST40

Sub-Compact

power
40.1 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full ST40 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota KL43

Utility

power
42.4 hp
displacement
91.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
24
Full KL43 specs
AGCOAGCO ST40
vs
KubotaKubota KL43

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ KL43 higher · +2.3 hp (+6%)
ST4040.1 hp
KL4342.4 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

ST40 is in the 77th percentile; KL43 is in the 80th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KL43 higher · +0.1 ci (<1%)
ST4091.4 ci
KL4391.5 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

ST40 is in the 50th percentile; KL43 is in the 51st · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
ST403
KL433
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

ST40 is in the 50th percentile; KL43 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ KL43 higher · +8 (+50%)
ST4016
KL4324
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

ST40 is in the 89th percentile; KL43 is in the 99th · 616 models

ST40 (A)KL43 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL43Difference
ManufacturerAGCOKubota—
ModelST40KL43—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL43Difference
ManufacturerIsekiKubota—
ModelE3CDD1503—
Power Output40.1hp42.4hp▲ KL43+2.3 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,800RPM▲ KL43+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.4ci91.5ci▲ KL43+0.1 ci · <1%
Bore3.4in3.3in▲ ST40+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.3in3.6in▲ KL43+0.3 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL43Difference
TypeMultiple options available (synchronized shuttle, power shuttle, hydrostatic)Not recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL43Difference
Length122in137in▲ KL43+15 in · +12%
Width60.2in58.7in▲ ST40+1.5 in · +3%
Height94.4in78.5in▲ ST40+15.9 in · +20%
Operating Weight3,323lb3,715lb▲ KL43+392 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL43Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL43Difference
TypeRear PTO: 540, Mid PTO: SAE 15 1.0Not recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL43Difference
Rear Tire Size13.6-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL43Difference
Hitch TypeRearNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL43Difference
Chassis Type4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL43Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL43Difference
Coolant1.7galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL43Difference
TypeROPSROPS/Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 77th percentile (40.1 hp)B · 80th percentile (42.4 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 50th percentile (91.4 ci)B · 51st percentile (91.5 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 89th percentile (16)B · 99th percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 63rd percentile (3,323 lb)B · 71st percentile (3,715 lb)
A · ST40B · KL43Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageAGCO ST40Full spec pageKubota KL43