Head to head · Utility

Kubota L3430 vs Kubota L3540

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KubotaModel A

Kubota L3430

Utility

power
33.6 hp
displacement
101 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L3430 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota L3540

Utility

power
37 hp
displacement
111 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L3540 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ L3540 higher · +3.4 hp (+10%)
L343033.6 hp
L354037 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

L3430 is in the 26th percentile; L3540 is in the 30th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ L3540 higher · +10 ci (+10%)
L3430101 ci
L3540111 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

L3430 is in the 23rd percentile; L3540 is in the 26th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
L34303
L35403
Median Utility Tractor4

L3430 is in the 23rd percentile; L3540 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ L3540 higher · +90 lb (+3%)
L34303,305 lb
L35403,395 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

L3430 is in the 27th percentile; L3540 is in the 28th · 5,107 models

L3430 (A)L3540 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L3430Kubota L3540Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelL3430L3540—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota L3430Kubota L3540Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelD1703D1803-M-E2—
Power Output33.6hp37hp▲ L3540+3.4 hp · +10%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,700RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement101ci111ci▲ L3540+10 ci · +10%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.6in4in▲ L3540+0.4 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecKubota L3430Kubota L3540Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L3430Kubota L3540Difference
Length115in115inSame
Width59.8in59.8inSame
Height90.7in90.7inSame
Operating Weight3,305lb3,395lb▲ L3540+90 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L3430Kubota L3540Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota L3430Kubota L3540Difference
TypeIndependentSemi-independent (Middle PTO) / Independent (Rear PTO)—
Speed 1540rpm2,000rpm▲ L3540+1,460 rpm · +270%
Speed 22,000rpm540rpm▲ L3430+1,460 rpm · +270%

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L3430Kubota L3540Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryICategory 1—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,750lb3,749lb▲ L3430+1 lb · <1%

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L3430Kubota L3540Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4WD MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeWet discWet discSame

Electrical

SpecKubota L3430Kubota L3540Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota L3430Kubota L3540Difference
Coolant1.6gal2gal▲ L3540+0.4 gal · +25%

Operator Station

SpecKubota L3430Kubota L3540Difference
TypeOpen with two-post ROPSOpen operator station with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 26th percentile (33.6 hp)B · 30th percentile (37 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 23rd percentile (101 ci)B · 26th percentile (111 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 27th percentile (3,305 lb)B · 28th percentile (3,395 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 20th percentile (115 in)B · 20th percentile (115 in)
A · L3430B · L3540Median Utility Tractor
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