Head to head · Utility

Kubota L3540 vs Volvo T320 Buster

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KubotaModel A

Kubota L3540

Utility

power
37 hp
displacement
111 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L3540 specs
KubotaKubota L3540
vs
VolvoVolvo T320 Buster

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
L354037 hp
T320 Buster37 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

L3540 is in the 30th percentile; T320 Buster is in the 30th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ T320 Buster higher · +42 ci (+38%)
L3540111 ci
T320 Buster153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

L3540 is in the 26th percentile; T320 Buster is in the 39th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
L35403
T320 Buster3
Median Utility Tractor4

L3540 is in the 23rd percentile; T320 Buster is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ L3540 higher · +220 lb (+7%)
L35403,395 lb
T320 Buster3,175 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

L3540 is in the 28th percentile; T320 Buster is in the 25th · 5,107 models

L3540 (A)T320 Buster (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L3540Volvo T320 BusterDifference
ManufacturerKubotaVolvo—
ModelL3540T320 Buster—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota L3540Volvo T320 BusterDifference
ManufacturerKubotaVolvo—
ModelD1803-M-E2Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel—
Power Output37hp37hpSame
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,500RPM▲ L3540+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement111ci153ci▲ T320 Buster+42 ci · +38%
Bore3.4in3.3in▲ L3540+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4in3.2in▲ L3540+0.9 in · +29%

Transmission

SpecKubota L3540Volvo T320 BusterDifference
TypeHydrostaticGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L3540Volvo T320 BusterDifference
Length115in116in▲ T320 Buster+1 in · <1%
Width59.8in67.7in▲ T320 Buster+7.9 in · +13%
Height90.7in83.5in▲ L3540+7.2 in · +9%
Operating Weight3,395lb3,175lb▲ L3540+220 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L3540Volvo T320 BusterDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota L3540Volvo T320 BusterDifference
TypeSemi-independent (Middle PTO) / Independent (Rear PTO)Not recorded—
Speed 12,000rpmNot recorded—
Speed 2540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L3540Volvo T320 BusterDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 1Not recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,749lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L3540Volvo T320 BusterDifference
Chassis Type4WD MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerManual—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota L3540Volvo T320 BusterDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota L3540Volvo T320 BusterDifference
Coolant2gal2.1gal▲ T320 Buster+0.1 gal · +5%

Operator Station

SpecKubota L3540Volvo T320 BusterDifference
TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 26th percentile (111 ci)B · 39th percentile (153 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 · 25th percentile (3,175 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 20th percentile (115 in)B · 22nd percentile (116 in)
A · L3540B · T320 BusterMedian Utility Tractor
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