Head to head · Utility

Kubota KL31R vs LS MT230E

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KubotaModel A

Kubota KL31R

Utility

power
30.6 hp
displacement
111 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full KL31R specs
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LSModel B

LS MT230E

Utility

power
30 hp
displacement
115 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full MT230E specs
KubotaKubota KL31R
vs
LSLS MT230E

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

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Engine Power

▲ KL31R higher · +0.6 hp (+2%)
KL31R30.6 hp
MT230E30 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KL31R is in the 23rd percentile; MT230E is in the 22nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT230E higher · +4 ci (+4%)
KL31R111 ci
MT230E115 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KL31R is in the 26th percentile; MT230E is in the 28th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
KL31R3
MT230E3
Median Utility Tractor4

KL31R is in the 23rd percentile; MT230E is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ KL31R higher · +66 lb (+2%)
KL31R2,932 lb
MT230E2,866 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

KL31R is in the 22nd percentile; MT230E is in the 21st · 5,107 models

KL31R (A)MT230E (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota KL31RLS MT230EDifference
ManufacturerKubotaLS
ModelKL31RMT230E
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota KL31RLS MT230EDifference
ManufacturerKubotaLS
ModelD1803L3C19-D3
Power Output30.6hp30hpKL31R+0.6 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement111ci115ciMT230E+4 ci · +4%
Bore3.4in3.5inMT230E+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4in4.1inMT230E+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecKubota KL31RLS MT230EDifference
TypeGlideshift (power shift)Synchro shuttle

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota KL31RLS MT230EDifference
Length125in121inKL31R+4 in · +3%
Width55.9in54inKL31R+1.9 in · +4%
Height78in88inMT230E+10 in · +13%
Operating Weight2,932lb2,866lbKL31R+66 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota KL31RLS MT230EDifference
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Tires

SpecKubota KL31RLS MT230EDifference
Front Tire Size16-Aug14-Jul
Rear Tire Size12.4-2611.2-24

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota KL31RLS MT230EDifference
Hitch TypeRear Type: INot recorded
Hitch CategoryCategory 3I
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota KL31RLS MT230EDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecKubota KL31RLS MT230EDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecKubota KL31RLS MT230EDifference
TypeNot recordedROPS

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 23rd percentile (30.6 hp)B · 22nd percentile (30 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 26th percentile (111 ci)B · 28th percentile (115 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 22nd percentile (2,932 lb)B · 21st percentile (2,866 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 34th percentile (125 in)B · 28th percentile (121 in)
A · KL31RB · MT230EMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageKubota KL31RFull spec pageLS MT230E