Overview
The Kubota L3830 is a compact utility farm tractor manufactured between 2003 and 2007, featuring a 1.8L 3-cylinder diesel engine rated at 39 gross horsepower. It is available in 2WD or 4WD configurations with multiple transmission options, including 8-speed synchronized, 12-speed power shift, or hydrostatic drive. The machine is equipped with a Category I rear hitch and is compatible with a 72-inch mid-mount mower, front-end loader, and backhoe attachments.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and PTO Ratings:
The 1.8L liquid-cooled engine is rated at 2700 RPM and produces a claimed 32 hp at the gear PTO or 30.5 hp on hydrostatic models.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The open center hydraulic system provides a total flow of 13.2 gpm and supports a Type I rear hitch with a lift capacity of 2760 lbs at 24 inches.
Chassis and Physical Dimensions:
With a 14.8-inch ground clearance and weights ranging from 3150 to 3340 lbs, the tractor is built on a wheelbase of approximately 72 inches with adjustable front and rear tread widths.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 1.8L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 10.6 gal (40.1 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.425x4.031 inches (87 x 102 mm) |
| Description | Kubota / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 111.5 ci (1.8 L) |
| Fuel system | indirect injection |
| Power (gross) | 39 hp (29.1 kW) |
| Power (net) | 37.4 hp (27.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2700 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| 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) |
Transmission
| Description | hydrostatic |
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| Transmission type | 8-speed fully synchronized / 12-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes / Two-post folding ROPS. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 8.3 gpm (31.4 lpm) |
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| Steering flow | 4.9 gpm (18.5 lpm) |
| Total flow | 13.2 gpm (50.0 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 3 OptOptional |
Hitch
| Control | position control with optional draft control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2760 lbs (1251 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Mid PTO | independent OptOptional |
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| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 40 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 47.6/51.6/55.5/59.4 inches (120/131/140/150 cm) |
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| 2WD Length | 121.9 inches (309 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 3150 lbs (1428 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 72.6 inches (184 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 45.5 inches (115 cm) |
| 4WD hydro Weight | 3340 lbs (1515 kg) |
| 4WD Length | 117.5 inches (298 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 72.4 inches (183 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 14.8 inches (37 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 91.1 inches (231 cm) |
| Rear tread | 50.6/56.5/60.2 inches (128/143/152 cm) |
| Width | 66.5 inches (168 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 14.9-24 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 72.6 inches (184 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 72.4 inches (183 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.0-16 |
| Weight | 3150 to 3340 pounds |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.0-16. Rear: 14.9-24 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 14.9-24 |
Kubota L3830 attachments
| Description | 72" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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L3830 Serial Numbers
| Location: | Serial number decal on the left side of the tractor frame, above the front axle. |
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References
| Description | Grand L 30 Series published in 2004, by Kubota* / *Publication contains known errors. |
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Variants
| L3830DT | 4WD 8 speed |
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| L3830F | 2WD |
| L3830GST | 4WD 12 speed |
| L3830HST | 4WD hydro |