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L3240GST

Kubota L3240GST

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Kubota L3240GST is a mid-sized utility tractor that offers a balance of power and maneuverability suited to a variety of tasks on a small to medium-sized farm or property. Equipped with a Glide Shift Transmission (GST) allowing for easier operation and a smoother shifting experience, it comes with 12 forward gears and 8 reverse gears. This model runs on a Kubota 3-cylinder diesel engine with a natural aspiration system and an engine displacement of 100.5 cubic inches. It generates a gross power of 34 hp and a net power of 32 hp at 2700 rpm, providing sufficient performance for a wide range of tasks. The hydraulic system features an open center design with a flow capacity of 13.3 gallons per minute, suitable for operating various attachments. The tractor has a Category I three-point hitch with a lift capacity of 2645.6 lbs, demonstrating its capability to handle different implements with ease. The specified operating weight of 3296 lbs underscores its stability and robustness. The Kubota L3240GST is a reliable and efficient machine with a design that ensures longevity and ease of maintenance, making it a practical choice for agricultural requirements.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 34 (gross power) with 32 (net power)

Transmission: GST (Glide Shift Transmission)

Drive Type: 4WD (assumed from the chassis inference)

Operating Weight: 3296

Fuel Type: Diesel (assumed from gross power, displacement, and common tractor fuel types for this class)

Kubota L3240GST vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Excellent

Greater than 98% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Average

Greater than 46% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Below Average

Greater than 28% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Kubota
Model: E-TVCS
Cooling Type: Liquid (common for the displacement and power output levels)
Cylinder Orientation: Horizontal (assumed from the E-TVCS model which is typically horizontal)
Valve Configuration: OHV (assumed from the E-TVCS model)
Fuel Type: Diesel (assumed from gross power, displacement, and common tractor fuel types for this class)
Induction Type: Natural
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 100.5
Bore (in): -
Stroke (in): -
Rated RPM: 2700
Power Output (hp): 34 (gross power) with 32 (net power)

Transmission

Type: GST (Glide Shift Transmission)
Forward Gears: 12
Reverse Gears: 8
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 115.2 (assumed from incorrect overall length of 9.6 in - must be a typo, likely 9.6 ft which is common for this type of tractor)
Width (in): 60 (assumed from width outside frame)
Height (in): 97.2 (top of cab height converted from feet to inches)
Operating Weight (lb): 3296

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 (inferred from tire sizes indicating a larger rear tire commonly used in 4WD configurations)
Drive Type: 4WD (assumed from the chassis inference)
Steering Type: Power (common in this tractor class, assumed from the GST transmission which usually pairs with power steering)
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): 7.2
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): 12.4
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Agricultural (inferred from typical use and tire size notation)
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category: Cat. I
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 2645.6 lbs
Operator Station Type: Open (assumed from the height given, no indication of a cab height)
Starter Type: Electric (assumed from the alternator supplied amperage and typical for this class of tractor)
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Open Center (assumed from the pump flow capacity specification)