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Kubota GL32
The Kubota GL32 is a utility tractor made from 1990 to 1992. It's a 4-wheel drive tractor with power steering, making it easy to handle. The tractor has a gear transmission with 16 forward and 16 reverse speeds, giving drivers lots of options. Under the hood, the GL32 has a Kubota D1503 diesel engine with 3 cylinders. The engine is liquid-cooled and produces 31.6 horsepower. It has an average displacement for its size but runs at a very high speed of 2800 rpm. The tractor weighs 2668 pounds, which is on the lighter side for tractors. It's 57.3 inches wide and 58.1 inches tall, with good ground clearance of 14.2 inches. The GL32 has a rear hitch for attaching tools and uses an electric starter for easy starting.
ManufacturerKubotaPower31.6 hp(23.6 kW)Class25–40 HP tractors →Engine3-cylinderTransmissionGear with optional power shift
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Key specifications
- Category
- Utility
- Engine power
- 32hp
- Operating weight
- 2,668 lb
- Transmission
- Gear with optional power shift
Category comparison
GL32 compared with its category
vs. Utility medianDistribution
Engine Power (hp)
All recorded Utility tractors
31.6 hp · 24th
This model
9
Median 55 hp
177
This modelUtility tractorsMediann = 5,383
The GL32 ranks at the 24th percentile for engine power among recorded utility tractors.
Overview
About the Kubota GL32
The Kubota GL32 is a utility tractor made from 1990 to 1992. It's a 4-wheel drive tractor with power steering, making it easy to handle. The tractor has a gear transmission with 16 forward and 16 reverse speeds, giving drivers lots of options. Under the hood, the GL32 has a Kubota D1503 diesel engine with 3 cylinders. The engine is liquid-cooled and produces 31.6 horsepower. It has an average displacement for its size but runs at a very high speed of 2800 rpm. The tractor weighs 2668 pounds, which is on the lighter side for tractors. It's 57.3 inches wide and 58.1 inches tall, with good ground clearance of 14.2 inches. The GL32 has a rear hitch for attaching tools and uses an electric starter for easy starting.
Full specifications
Recorded specifications
General
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
|---|---|
| Model | GL32 |
| Category | Utility tractor |
| Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD |
| Years built | 1990–1992 |
| Operating weight | 2,668lb(1,210 kg) |
Engine
| Make | Kubota |
|---|---|
| Model | D1503 |
| Power | 31.6hp(23.56 kW) |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Displacement | 91.5ci(1.5 L) |
| Bore | 3.27in(83.01 mm) |
| Stroke | 3.64in(92.41 mm) |
Transmission
| Type | Gear with optional power shift |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 16 |
| Reverse gears | 16 |
Chassis & drive
| Chassis | 4x4 MFWD 4WD |
|---|---|
| Drive | 4WD |
| Steering | Power |
Dimensions
| Width | 57.3in(1,455 mm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 58.1in(1,476 mm) |
| Operating weight | 2,668lb(1,210 kg) |
Tires
| Front | 16-Aug |
|---|---|
| Rear | 13.6-24Convert |
Closest alternatives
GL32 compared with the nearest models by horsepower
By engine horsepower, the nearest utility models to the GL32 are the Kubota GL320 and the Kubota L1-325. The Kubota GL320 matches it on rated power and weighs 150 lb more. The Kubota L1-325 matches it on rated power and weighs 400 lb more, at 97 lb per horsepower against 84 lb. Of the 3 models, the GL32 has the lowest weight per horsepower at 84 lb per hp.
| Spec | Kubota GL32 | Kubota GL320 | Kubota L1-325 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 31.6 hp23.6 kW | 31.6 hp23.6 kW | 31.6 hp23.6 kW |
| Operating weight | 2,668 lb1,210 kg | 2,822 lb1,280 kg | 3,064 lb1,390 kg |
| Weight per hp | 84 lb/hp51 kg/kW | 89 lb/hp54 kg/kW | 97 lb/hp59 kg/kW |
| Displacement | 91.5 ci1.5 L | 91.5 ci1.5 L | 105.7 ci1.73 L |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Transmission | Gear with optional power shift | Gear with Power Shift | - |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Years built | 1990-1992 | 1993-1995 | 1988-1991 |
Calculators
Calculators for the GL32
PTO power
About 26 to 28 PTO hp
Estimated from the 31.6 hp engine rating. The calculator also estimates drawbar power by surface.
Implement sizing
Implements a 31.6 hp tractor can run
The calculator sizes mowers, tillers, discs, plows and balers for this tractor.
Ballast
98 lb per PTO hp as listed
Heavy draft work calls for 120 to 135 lb/hp. The calculator gives the ballast to add.
Units
31.6 hp is 23.6 kW
The converter gives kW and metric PS values, as used on European spec sheets.
Tires
Convert the 13.6-24 tire size
The calculator gives diameter, rolling circumference and the metric or inch equivalent.
Category medians
GL32 vs. Utility median
Kubota GL32 compared with other Utility tractors
| Spec | This model | Utility median | Difference | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 31.6 hp | 55 hp | -43% | 24th |
| Engine Displacement | 91.5 ci | 183 ci | -50% | 20th |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | -25% | 23rd |
| Forward Gears | 16 | 12 | +33% | 73rd |
| Operating Weight | 2,668 lb | 5,303 lb | -50% | 19th |
| Width | 57.3 in | 66 in | -13% | 32nd |
| Height | 58.1 in | 94.1 in | -38% | 8th |
Medians and percentiles are calculated from the utility tractors in the database that have a recorded value for each specification (sample size 3,933–5,720 models).
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What years was the Kubota GL32 manufactured?
Production of the Kubota GL32 ran from 1990 through 1992.
What is the working weight of the Kubota GL32?
The operating weight of the Kubota GL32 is approximately 2,668 lb.
What type of transmission does the Kubota GL32 have?
The Kubota GL32 uses a Gear with optional power shift transmission offering 16 forward gears.
What size tires does the Kubota GL32 use?
The Kubota GL32 is fitted with 16-Aug front tires and 13.6-24 rear tires from the factory.
How powerful is the Kubota GL32?
The Kubota GL32 has an engine power output of 31.6 hp. It is powered by a 3-cylinder engine displacing 91.5 ci.
What routine service does the Kubota GL32 need?
Regular maintenance for the Kubota GL32 includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.