Kubota L3540
The Kubota L3540 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 111.4 ci 1.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 35 hp / 26.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 37 hp / 27.6 kW. Transmission: Glide Shift (GST). Operating weight: 463 lbs 210 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 35 hp / 26.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 37 hp / 27.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
11.6 gal
43.9 L
Transmission
Glide Shift (GST)
Operating Weight
463 lbs
210 kg
Overview
 | 2007 - 2013
L40 SeriesCompact Utility tractor
L40 Series
Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Original price | $21,157 (2011) |
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. | |
Variants | |
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L3540GST | gear |
L3540HST | hydro |
L3540HSTC | hydro cab |
Kubota L3540 Engine | |
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Kubota 1.8L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Kubota L3540 Power | |
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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 | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | standard |
Steering | hydrostatic power steering |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Grand CAB on L3540HSTC. Optional radio/CD player. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 11.6 gal
43.9 L |
Hydraulic system | 11.1 gal
42.0 L |
Front axle | 6.9 qts
6.5 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 11.1 gal
42.0 L |
Valves | 2 to 3 |
Pump flow | 8.3 gpm
31.4 lpm |
Total flow | 13.2 gpm
50.0 lpm |
Steering flow | 4.9 gpm
18.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 3,750 lbs
1701 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2.650 lbs
1 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Engine RPM | 540@2550 |
Mid PTO | semi-independent (optional) |
Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 71.1 inches
180 cm |
Weight | 3296 to 3395 pounds |
Front tire | 7.2-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 40 |
55 (cab) | |
Battery CCA | 582 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 111.4 ci / 1.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 111.4 ci
1.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.34x4.0 inches
85 x 102 mm |
Power (net) | 35 hp
26.1 kW |
Power (gross) | 37 hp
27.6 kW |
Rated RPM | 2700 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 7.1 qts
6.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 7.9 qts
7.5 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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hydrostatic | |
12-speed |
Transmission — HST Plus
Transmission | HST Plus |
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
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. | |
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Transmission — Glide Shift (GST)
Transmission | Glide Shift (GST) |
Gears | 12 forward and 8 reverse |
Oil capacity | 44.4 qts
42.0 L |
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Dimensions
Kubota L3540 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.2-16. Rear: 12.4-24 |
Lawn/turf front | 29x12.50-15 |
27x8.50-15 | |
27-10.50LLx15 | |
Lawn/turf rear | 44x18-20 |
355/80-D20 | |
41-18LLx16.1 | |
Industrial front | 10-16.5 |
Industrial rear | 420/70-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 71.1 inches
180 cm |
Length | 115 inches
292 cm |
Width | 59.8 inches
151 cm |
Height | 90.7 inches
230 cm |
Weight | 3,296 lbs (GST)
1495 kg |
3,395 lbs (HST)
1539 kg | |
Ground clearance | 14 inches
35 cm |
Front tread | 45.5 inches
115 cm |
Rear tread | 47.2 to 58.3 inches
119 to 148 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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72" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Kubota LA514 loader | |
Kubota LA724 loader | |
Backhoe | |
The mid-mount mower and front-mount snowblower require the optional mid PTO. |
72" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Kubota RC72 |
3-blade | |
Cutting width | 72 inches
182 cm |
Weight | 463 lbs
210 kg |
Cut height | 1.5 to 4.5 inch
3 to 11 cm |
Kubota BH76 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota BH76 Backhoe |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 91 inches
231 cm |
Reach from pivot | 120.5 inches
306 cm |
Loading height | 64.4 inches
163 cm |
Bucket force | 3,339 lbs
1514 kg |
Dipperstick force | 2,097 lbs
951 kg |
Kubota BH77 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota BH77 Backhoe |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 92.5 inches
234 cm |
Reach from pivot | 124.2 inches
315 cm |
Loading height | 67.2 inches
170 cm |
Bucket force | 3,421 lbs
1551 kg |
Dipperstick force | 2,190 lbs
993 kg |
Kubota BH92 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota BH92 Backhoe |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 109.8 inches
278 cm |
Reach from pivot | 150.4 inches
382 cm |
Loading height | 84.3 inches
214 cm |
Bucket force | 4,548 lbs
2062 kg |
Dipperstick force | 2,698 lbs
1223 kg |
Photos
Kubota L3540 with ROPS.
Kubota L3540 with cab and LA724 front-end loader.
Kubota L3540 with cab and LA724 front-end loader.
Kubota L3540 with cab and LA724 front-end loader.
Kubota L3540 with cab and LA724 front-end loader.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota L3540.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Kubota L3540 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota L3540.
Converted Equivalents:
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