Kubota L3830
The Kubota L3830 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 111.5 ci 1.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 37.4 hp / 27.9 kW; Diesel (gross): 39 hp / 29.1 kW. Transmission: Glide Shift. Operating weight: 463 lbs 210 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 37.4 hp / 27.9 kW; Diesel (gross): 39 hp / 29.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
10.6 gal
40.1 L
Transmission
Glide Shift
Operating Weight
463 lbs
210 kg
Overview
![]() | 2003 - 2007
L30 SeriesCompact Utility tractor
L30 Series
Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Variants | |
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L3830F | 2WD |
L3830DT | 4WD 8 speed |
L3830GST | 4WD 12 speed |
L3830HST | 4WD hydro |
Kubota L3830 Engine | |
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Kubota 1.8L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 10.6 gal
40.1 L |
Engine details ... | |
Kubota L3830 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 39 hp
29.1 kW |
Engine (net) | 37.4 hp
27.9 kW |
Gear PTO (claimed) | 32 hp
23.9 kW |
Hydro PTO (claimed) | 30.5 hp
22.7 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Valves | 3 OptOptional |
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 |
Control | position control with optional draft control |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2760 lbs
1251 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Mid PTO | independent OptOptional |
Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 72.6 inches
184 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 72.4 inches
183 cm |
Weight | 3150 to 3340 pounds |
Front tire | 6.0-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 14.9-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Grand L 30 Series published in 2004, by Kubota* | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 111.5 ci / 1.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 111.5 ci
1.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.425x4.031 inches
87 x 102 mm |
Power (net) | 37.4 hp
27.9 kW |
Power (gross) | 39 hp
29.1 kW |
Fuel system | indirect injection |
Air cleaner | dual dry element |
Rated RPM | 2700 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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hydrostatic | |
8-speed fully synchronized | |
12-speed power shift |
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (3-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
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Transmission — FST
Transmission | FST |
Type | fully synchronized |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Synchronized transmission with mechanical shuttle. | |
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Transmission — Glide Shift
Transmission | Glide Shift |
Type | power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 8 reverse |
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Dimensions
Kubota L3830 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.0-16. Rear: 14.9-24 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 14.9-24 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 72.6 inches
184 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 72.4 inches
183 cm |
2WD Length | 121.9 inches
309 cm |
4WD Length | 117.5 inches
298 cm |
Width | 66.5 inches
168 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 91.1 inches
231 cm |
2WD Weight | 3150 lbs
1428 kg |
4WD hydro Weight | 3340 lbs
1515 kg |
Ground clearance | 14.8 inches
37 cm |
2WD Front tread | 47.6/51.6/55.5/59.4 inches
120/131/140/150 cm |
4WD Front tread | 45.5 inches
115 cm |
Rear tread | 50.6/56.5/60.2 inches
128/143/152 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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72" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
72" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Kubota RC72-38 |
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 BL4690B Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota BL4690B Backhoe |
Transport height | 76.8 inches
195 cm |
Digging depth | 90.2 inches
229 cm |
Reach from pivot | 116.5 inches
295 cm |
Loading height | 75.5 inches
191 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 2950 lbs
1338 kg |
Dipperstick force | 1740 lbs
789 kg |
Kubota BH90 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota BH90 Backhoe |
Transport height | 98.9 inches
251 cm |
Digging depth | 108.9 inches
276 cm |
Reach from pivot | 146.5 inches
372 cm |
Loading height | 95.3 inches
242 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 3871 lbs
1755 kg |
Dipperstick force | 2593 lbs
1176 kg |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota L3830.
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 L3830 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota L3830.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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