Kubota L3540: all source data

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Overview

Production
ManufacturerKubota
(no label)Compact Utility tractor
Original price$21,157 (2011)
(no label)The "semi-independent" mid PTO is linked with the rear PTO. Whenever the mid PTO is engaged, the rear PTO will also be engaged. The rear PTO can be run without the mid PTO.
Engine
(no label)Kubota 1.8L 3-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)hydrostatic
(no label)12-speed
Power
Engine (gross)37 hp | 27.6 kW
Engine (net)35 hp | 26.1 kW
Gear PTO (claimed)29.5 hp | 22.0 kW
Hydro PTO (claimed)28 hp | 20.9 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Four-wheel drive
Differential lockstandard
Steeringhydrostatic power steering
(no label)Mechanical wet disc brakes
(no label)Two-post ROPS. Grand CAB on L3540HSTC. Optional radio/CD player.
Capacity
Fuel11.6 gal | 43.9 L
Hydraulic system11.1 gal | 42.0 L
Front axle6.9 qts | 6.5 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity11.1 gal | 42.0 L
Valves2 to 3
Pump flow8.3 gpm | 31.4 lpm
Total flow13.2 gpm | 50.0 lpm
Steering flow4.9 gpm | 18.5 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeI
Rear lift (at ends)3,750 lbs | 1701 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)2.650 lbs | 1 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540
Engine RPM540@2550
Mid PTOsemi-independent (optional)
Mid PTO Type2000
Dimensions
Wheelbase71.1 inches | 180 cm
Weight3296 to 3395 pounds
Front tire7.2-16
Rear tire12.4-24
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging amps40
Charging amps55 (cab)
Battery CCA582
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Kubota
(no label)diesel
(no label)3-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement111.4 ci | 1.8 L
Bore/Stroke3.34x4.0 inches | 85 x 102 mm
Power (net)35 hp | 26.1 kW
Power (gross)37 hp | 27.6 kW
Rated RPM2700
Starter volts12
Oil capacity7.1 qts | 6.7 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)7.9 qts | 7.5 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)hydrostatic
(no label)12-speed
Transmission
TransmissionHST Plus
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (3-range)
(no label)Controlled by treadle foot pedal, cruise control standard with left-hand lever. Three range with Hydro Dual Speed, a high/low power shift controlled by left-hand lever. Auto Hydro Dual speed allows automatic control to match load. Stall Guard maintains engine RPMs by reducing speed under load. HST Response Control adjusts acceleration rates. Auto Throttle Advance links engine RPMs to transmission, so that the throttle increases when speed is increased.
TransmissionGlide Shift (GST)
Gears12 forward and 8 reverse
Oil capacity44.4 qts | 42.0 L

Dimensions

Tires
Standard tires (ag)Front: 7.2-16. Rear: 12.4-24
Lawn/turf front29x12.50-15
Lawn/turf front27x8.50-15
Lawn/turf front27-10.50LLx15
Lawn/turf rear44x18-20
Lawn/turf rear355/80-D20
Lawn/turf rear41-18LLx16.1
Industrial front10-16.5
Industrial rear420/70-24
Dimensions
Wheelbase71.1 inches | 180 cm
Length115 inches | 292 cm
Width59.8 inches | 151 cm
Height90.7 inches | 230 cm
Weight3,296 lbs (GST) | 1495 kg
Weight3,395 lbs (HST) | 1539 kg
Ground clearance14 inches | 35 cm
Front tread45.5 inches | 115 cm
Rear tread47.2 to 58.3 inches | 119 to 148 cm