Overview
The Kubota L4330 is a compact utility farm tractor produced between 2003 and 2007 as part of the Grand L 30 Series. It is powered by a 2.2L 4-cylinder diesel engine rated at 41 net horsepower and features a four-wheel drive system with multiple transmission options including 8-speed synchronized, 12-speed power shift, or hydrostatic configurations.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Power Delivery:
The L4330 utilizes a 2600 rated RPM engine to deliver a claimed 36 hp via gear PTO or 34.5 hp through the hydrostatic PTO system, supported by an independent rear 540 PTO.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
Equipped with an open center hydraulic system providing a total flow of 14.1 gpm, the tractor features a Category I rear hitch with a lift capacity of 2760 lbs at the 24-inch mark.
Chassis and Physical Footprint:
The machine operates on a 74.6-inch wheelbase with a ground clearance of 14.8 inches and can be configured with either a ROPS or a Grand Cab, resulting in a total height of 91.1 or 87 inches respectively.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 2.2L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 10.6 gal (40.1 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.425x3.638 inches (87 x 92 mm) |
| Description | Kubota / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 134.1 ci (2.2 L) |
| Fuel system | indirect injection |
| Power (gross) | 43.2 hp (32.2 kW) |
| Power (net) | 41 hp (30.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 43.2 hp (32.2 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 41 hp (30.6 kW) |
| Gear PTO (claimed) | 36 hp (26.8 kW) |
| Hydro PTO (claimed) | 34.5 hp (25.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Synchronized transmission with mechanical shuttle. |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) / 8 forward and reverse / 12 forward and 8 reverse |
| Transmission | FST / Glide Shift |
| Type | hydrostatic / fully synchronized / power shift |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 8-speed fully synchronized / 12-speed power shift |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 8-speed fully synchronized / 12-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Grand Cab optional |
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| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 9.4 gpm (35.6 lpm) |
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| Steering flow | 4.7 gpm (17.8 lpm) |
| Total flow | 14.1 gpm (53.4 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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| Cab Charging amps | 60 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
| ROPS Charging amps | 40 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 51.2 inches (130 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 14.8 inches (37 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 87 inches (220 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 91.1 inches (231 cm) |
| Length | 121.3 inches (308 cm) |
| Rear tread | 50.6/56.5/60.2 inches (128/143/152 cm) |
| Weight | 3440 lbs (DT) (1560 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 74.6 inches (189 cm) |
| Width | 66.5 inches (168 cm) |
| Front tire | 8.3-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-24 |
| Weight | 3440 to 3860 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 74.6 inches (189 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 14.9-24 |
Kubota L4330 attachments
| Description | snowblower / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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L4330 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
| L4330DT | 4WD 8 speed |
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| L4330GST | 4WD 12 speed |
| L4330HST | hydro |
| L4330HSTC | hydro cab |