Overview
The Kubota L3010 is a compact utility farm tractor produced between 1998 and 2002, featuring a 1.5L 3-cylinder diesel engine rated at 30.4 net horsepower. It was manufactured with multiple transmission options, including an 8-speed mechanical shuttle, a Glide Shift (GST), and a 3-range hydrostatic (HST) system, supporting both 2WD and 4WD configurations.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The liquid-cooled Kubota E-TVCS D1503 engine operates at a rated 2700 RPM, delivering a claimed 25.5 hp for gear-driven PTO applications or 24 hp for hydrostatic models.
Chassis and Lift Capacity:
The tractor features a Category I rear hitch with position control and a lift capacity of 2,200 lbs at 24 inches, supported by a 7.0 gpm hydraulic pump flow.
Transmission and Drive Variants:
Available in four variants including the L3010DT, L3010F, L3010GST, and L3010HST, the platform offers a choice between dry disc clutch mechanical shuttle and clutchless automatic Glide Shift transmissions.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 1.5L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 3.268x3.638 inches (83 x 92 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 7.4 qts (7.0 L) |
| Description | Kubota E-TVCS D1503 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 91.5 ci (1.5 L) |
| Fuel system | indirect injection |
| Power (gross) | 32.1 hp (23.9 kW) |
| Power (net) | 30.4 hp (22.7 kW) |
| Pre-heating | glow plugs |
| Rated RPM | 2700 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 32.1 hp (23.9 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 30.4 hp (22.7 kW) |
| Gear PTO (claimed) | 25.5 hp (19.0 kW) |
| Hydro PTO (claimed) | 24 hp (17.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four synchronized gears in two ranges. Synchronized shuttle shifting. / The Glide Shift allows clutchless automatic shifting between gears. / Optional creeper range available for the FST or GST transmission. |
| Gears | 8 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse (3-range) / 8 forward and reverse / 16 forward and reverse |
| Transmission | FST / Glide Shift (GST) |
| Type | mechanical shuttle / hydrostatic / automatic fully synchronized / creeper |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 8-speed mechanical shuttle / 8-speed automatic fully synchronized / 16-speed creeper |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 8-speed mechanical shuttle / 8-speed automatic fully synchronized / 16-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Description | Wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 9.2 gal (34.8 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 10.3 gal (39.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 10.3 gal (39.0 L) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 7.0 gpm (26.5 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 4.7 gpm (17.8 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position control and optional draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2,200 lbs (997 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Mid PTO | semi-independent |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 520 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 40 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 43.5 inches (110 cm) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 13.8 inches (35 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 84.3 inches (214 cm) |
| Length | 110.8 inches (281 cm) |
| Rear tread | 44.1/48.0/51.4/55.3 inches (112/121/130/140 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 65.7 inches (166 cm) |
| Width | 56.7 inches (144 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 12.4-24 (2WD) |
| Weight | 2700 to 2745 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 65.7 inches (166 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 12.4-24 (2WD) |
Kubota L3010 Weight
| DT | 2,700 lbs (1224 kg) |
|---|---|
| GST | 2,720 lbs (1233 kg) |
| HST | 2,745 lbs (1245 kg) |
Kubota L3010 attachments
| Description | 72" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | 1999 Products published by Kubota / L3010/L3410/L3710/L4310 published in 1999, by Kubota / L3010/L3410/L3710/L4310 published in 1999, by Kubota / L3010/L3410/L3710/L4310/L4610 published in 2000, by Kubota |
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Variants
| L3010DT | 4WD Gear |
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| L3010F | 2WD Gear |
| L3010GST | 4WD Glide Shift |
| L3010HST | 4WD Hydro |