Overview
The Kubota L3600 is a compact utility farm tractor manufactured between 1994 and 1999, powered by a 1.9L four-cylinder diesel engine. It features 38.5 gross horsepower and was offered in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations with weights ranging from 2,800 to 2,955 pounds. The model includes independent rear and mid PTO options along with a Category I three-point hitch.
Ideal Applications
Transmission Architecture:
Available with either an 8-speed synchronized shuttle transmission or an 8-speed power shuttle Glide Shift system that enables sequential gear changes without requiring a foot clutch.
Hydraulic and Lift Specifications:
The open center hydraulic system provides a pump flow of 7.8 gpm at 2490 psi, supporting a rear lift capacity of 2,310 pounds at 24 inches and 2,870 pounds at the ends.
Attachment Compatibility:
The chassis is listed with support for a 72-inch mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, front-end loader, and backhoe, utilizing independent rear and mid PTO points.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 1.9L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.1x3.6 inches (79 x 91 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 7.9 qts (7.5 L) |
| Description | Kubota V1903 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 113.3 ci (1.9 L) |
| Fuel system | indirect injection |
| Power (gross) | 38.5 hp (28.7 kW) |
| Power (net) | 35.7 hp (26.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 88.7 lb-ft (120.3 Nm) |
| Oil capacity | 6.3 qts (6.0 L) |
| Oil change | 100 h |
| Engine (gross) | 38.5 hp (28.7 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 35.7 hp (26.6 kW) |
| Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
| PTO (claimed) | 31 hp (23.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc |
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| Description | Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with left-hand shuttle lever. Gear shifts (1-4) are synchronized using the foot clutch. Shuttle shifting is also synchronized using the clutch. The tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. / Eight-speed gear shift (1-8) with left-hand shuttle lever. Power shuttle shifting without need for the clutch. The transmission can be shifted (without the clutch) by sequentially shifting up through the gears. |
| Gears | 8 forward and reverse / 8 forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 41.2 qts (39.0 L) / 41.2 qts (39.0 L) |
| Transmission | FST / Glide Shift (GST) |
| Type | synchronized shuttle / power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchronized shuttle / 8-speed power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchronized shuttle / 8-speed power shuttle |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 9.2 gal (34.8 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 10.3 gal (39.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 10.3 gal (39.0 L) |
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| Pressure | 2490 psi (171.7 bar) |
| Pump flow | 7.8 gpm (29.5 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2,310 lbs (1047 kg) |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 2,870 lbs (1301 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2447 / 2000@2404 |
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| Mid PTO | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 447 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Wheelbase | 71.3 inches (181 cm) |
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| 4WD Wheelbase | 71.1 inches (180 cm) |
| Front tread | 45.1/49/53/56.9 inches (2WD) (114/124/134/144 cm) / 45.5 inches (4WD) (115 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 13.2 inches (33 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 83.5 inches (212 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Length | 118.1 inches (299 cm) |
| Rear tread | 42.5/46.4/47.2/51.2/57.1/60.8 inches (107/117/119/130/145/154 cm) |
| Width | 56.1 inches (142 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 71.3 inches (181 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 71.1 inches (180 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 13.6-24 (2WD) |
| Weight | 2800 to 2955 pounds |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-24 (2WD) |
Kubota L3600 Weight
| 2WD ROPS | 2800 lbs (1270 kg) |
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| 4WD ROPS | 2955 lbs (1340 kg) |
| Max Drawbar | 1430 lbs (648 kg) |
Kubota L3600 attachments
| Description | 72" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | Backhoes published in 1994, by Kubota / Mid-Mount Mowers B/L Series published in 1994, by Kubota* / Front Loaders B, L and M-Series published in 1994, by Kubota* / Americans on Kubota published in 2000 / L2900/L3300/L3600/L4200 published in 1996, by Kubota / *Publication contains known errors. |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.6-24 rear tires. / With 16.6-24 rear tires. |
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