Head to head · Sub-Compact

AGCO ST40 vs Kubota KL430

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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
Kubota KL430 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota KL430

Utility

power
42.4 hp
displacement
91.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
24
Full KL430 specs
AGCOAGCO ST40
vs
KubotaKubota KL430

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ KL430 higher · +2.3 hp (+6%)
ST4040.1 hp
KL43042.4 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

ST40 is in the 77th percentile; KL430 is in the 80th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KL430 higher · +0.1 ci (<1%)
ST4091.4 ci
KL43091.5 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

ST40 is in the 50th percentile; KL430 is in the 51st · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
ST403
KL4303
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

ST40 is in the 50th percentile; KL430 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ KL430 higher · +8 (+50%)
ST4016
KL43024
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

ST40 is in the 89th percentile; KL430 is in the 99th · 616 models

ST40 (A)KL430 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL430Difference
ManufacturerAGCOKubota—
ModelST40KL430—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL430Difference
ManufacturerIsekiKubota—
ModelE3CDD1503—
Power Output40.1hp42.4hp▲ KL430+2.3 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,800RPM▲ KL430+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.4ci91.5ci▲ KL430+0.1 ci · <1%
Bore3.4in3.3in▲ ST40+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.3in3.6in▲ KL430+0.3 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL430Difference
TypeMultiple options available (synchronized shuttle, power shuttle, hydrostatic)Not recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL430Difference
Length122in137in▲ KL430+15 in · +12%
Width60.2in58.7in▲ ST40+1.5 in · +3%
Height94.4in78in▲ ST40+16.4 in · +21%
Operating Weight3,323lb3,329lb▲ KL430+6 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL430Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL430Difference
TypeRear PTO: 540, Mid PTO: SAE 15 1.0Not recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL430Difference
Rear Tire Size13.6-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL430Difference
Hitch TypeRearCategory 1—
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL430Difference
Chassis Type4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL430Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL430Difference
Coolant1.7galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAGCO ST40Kubota KL430Difference
TypeROPSROPSSame

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 · 63rd percentile (3,329 lb)
A · ST40B · KL430Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageAGCO ST40Full spec pageKubota KL430