Head to head · Utility

Kubota L3540 vs Kubota L3830

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KubotaModel A

Kubota L3540

Utility

power
37 hp
displacement
111 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L3540 specs
Kubota L3830 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota L3830

Utility

power
37.4 hp
displacement
111 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L3830 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ L3830 higher · +0.4 hp (+1%)
L354037 hp
L383037.4 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

L3540 is in the 30th percentile; L3830 is in the 31st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
L3540111 ci
L3830111 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

L3540 is in the 26th percentile; L3830 is in the 26th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
L35403
L38303
Median Utility Tractor4

L3540 is in the 23rd percentile; L3830 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ L3540 higher · +55 lb (+2%)
L35403,395 lb
L38303,340 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

L3540 is in the 28th percentile; L3830 is in the 27th · 5,107 models

L3540 (A)L3830 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3830Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelL3540L3830—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3830Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelD1803-M-E2D1803—
Power Output37hp37.4hp▲ L3830+0.4 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,700RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement111ci111ciSame
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke4in4inSame

Transmission

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3830Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3830Difference
Length115inNot recorded—
Width59.8in66.1in▲ L3830+6.3 in · +11%
Height90.7in90.9in▲ L3830+0.2 in · <1%
Operating Weight3,395lb3,340lb▲ L3540+55 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3830Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3830Difference
TypeSemi-independent (Middle PTO) / Independent (Rear PTO)Independent—
Speed 12,000rpm540rpm▲ L3540+1,460 rpm · +270%
Speed 2540rpm2,000rpm▲ L3830+1,460 rpm · +270%

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3830Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryCategory 1I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,749lb3,859lb▲ L3830+110 lb · +3%

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3830Difference
Chassis Type4WD MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame
Brake TypeWet discWet discSame

Electrical

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3830Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3830Difference
Coolant2gal2galSame

Operator Station

SpecKubota L3540Kubota L3830Difference
TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPSOpen Operator Station with two-post ROPSSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 30th percentile (37 hp)B · 31st percentile (37.4 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 28th percentile (3,395 lb)B · 27th percentile (3,340 lb)

Width

median 66 in
A · 36th percentile (59.8 in)B · 50th percentile (66.1 in)
A · L3540B · L3830Median Utility Tractor
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