
Head to head · Utility
Kubota L285 vs Kubota STA-30

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KubotaModel B
Kubota STA-30
Utility
- power
- 30 hp
- displacement
- 89.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
KubotaKubota L285
vs
KubotaKubota STA-30
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedL28530 hp
STA-3030 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
L285 is in the 22nd percentile; STA-30 is in the 22nd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ L285 higher · +1.4 ci (+2%)L28590.7 ci
STA-3089.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
L285 is in the 16th percentile; STA-30 is in the 15th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ L285 higher · +1 (+33%)L2854
STA-303
Median Utility Tractor4
L285 is in the 50th percentile; STA-30 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Length
▲ L285 higher · +5 in (+4%)L285118 in
STA-30113 in
Median Utility Tractor137 in
L285 is in the 25th percentile; STA-30 is in the 18th · 4,659 models
L285 (A)STA-30 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Kubota STA-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Kubota | Same |
| Model | L285 | STA-30 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Kubota STA-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Kubota | Same |
| Model | V1501A | D1643 | — |
| Power Output | 30hp | 30hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,700RPM | ▲ STA-30+300 RPM · +13% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ L285+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 90.7ci | 89.3ci | ▲ L285+1.4 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 3in | 3.2in | ▲ STA-30+0.2 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 3.2in | 3.6in | ▲ STA-30+0.4 in · +12% |
Transmission
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Kubota STA-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Kubota STA-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 118in | 113in | ▲ L285+5 in · +4% |
| Width | 62.6in | 48.1in | ▲ L285+14.5 in · +30% |
| Height | 55.1in | 92.5in | ▲ STA-30+37.4 in · +68% |
| Operating Weight | 2,230lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Kubota STA-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Kubota STA-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | 695rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 1,164rpm | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Kubota STA-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 6.00-12 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 9.5-22 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Kubota STA-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Rear Type: I | — |
| Hitch Category | I | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Kubota STA-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Kubota STA-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Kubota STA-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.9gal | 1.5gal | ▲ L285+0.4 gal · +27% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Kubota STA-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open with two-post ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 22nd percentile (30 hp)B · 22nd percentile (30 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 16th percentile (90.7 ci)B · 15th percentile (89.3 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Length
median 137 inA · 25th percentile (118 in)B · 18th percentile (113 in)
Width
median 66 inA · 42nd percentile (62.6 in)B · 15th percentile (48.1 in)
A · L285B · STA-30Median Utility Tractor