Kubota L3540HSTC

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Kubota L3540HSTC is a utility tractor designed to meet a variety of needs, blending reliable power with advanced operations thanks to its Hydrostatic transmission. Featuring a Kubota E-TVCS 3-cylinder diesel engine with a natural aspiration, it delivers a gross power of 37 hp and a net power of 35 hp at 2700 rpm, with a PTO power of 28 hp. Equipped with a Category I three-point hitch, it offers a decent lift capacity at the rear of 2645.6 lbs, suitable for a range of implements and tasks. With an operating weight of 3747.9 lbs and a fuel capacity of 11.7 gallons, it is geared for long hours in the field with minimal downtime. This model includes a comfortable cab operator station, essential for all-weather operations. Its compact turning radius of 8.9 ft combined with a maximum travel speed of 15.8 mph makes maneuvering and transportation efficient. The hydraulic pump flow capacity is robust, at 13.3 gallons per minute, indicating readiness for tasks requiring substantial hydraulic power.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 35 net hp (assumed to be the effective power available, thereby indicating the power output)

Transmission: Hydrostatic

Drive Type: 4WD (assumed from the model number, HSTC, where "HST" suggests Hydrostatic transmission which is typically associated with 4WD)

Operating Weight: 3747.9

Fuel Type: Diesel (assumed from engine model and power output typical of diesel engines in this class)

Kubota L3540HSTC vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Average
Greater than 32% of similar tractors.
Hitch Capacity
Average
Greater than 46% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Average
Greater than 33% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kubota (assumed since the engine model is provided with a Kubota series)
Model
E-TVCS
Cooling Type
Liquid (assumed as it is the most common cooling type for this horsepower range)
Cylinder Orientation
Vertical (most tractor engines are vertical)
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel (assumed from engine model and power output typical of diesel engines in this class)
Induction Type
Natural
Cylinders
3
Displacement (ci)
111.4
Bore (in)
-
Stroke (in)
-
Rated RPM
2700
Power Output (hp)
35 net hp (assumed to be the effective power available, thereby indicating the power output)

Transmission

Type
Hydrostatic
Forward Gears
3 ranges
Reverse Gears
3
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
Unknown (data seems incorrect - 9.6 inches is too short)
Width (in)
60 (converted from 5 ft)
Height (in)
97.2 (converted from 8.1 ft)
Operating Weight (lb)
3747.9

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Live (assumed based on the presence of PTO power specification)
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
-
Drive Type
4WD (assumed from the model number, HSTC, where "HST" suggests Hydrostatic transmission which is typically associated with 4WD)
Steering Type
Power (assumed since most modern tractors come with power steering, especially those with a hydrostatic transmission)
Coolant Capacity (qts)
-
Front Tire Diameter (in)
Unknown (size indicated but not the diameter)
Front Tire Width (in)
Unknown (size indicated but not the width)
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
Unknown (size indicated but not the diameter)
Rear Tire Width (in)
Unknown (size indicated but not the width)
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Agricultural (assumed from typical tire sizes provided)
Manufacture - End Year
-
Hitch Type
Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category
Category I
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
2645.6
Operator Station Type
Cab (assumed from the model designation "HSTC" where "C" often denotes "Cab")
Starter Type
Electric (assumed as it is the standard for tractors of this type)
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
-