The Kubota L3540 is a 4WD compact utility tractor from the L40 series. This tractor was manufactured by the Kubota from 2007 to 2013. The Kubota L3540 is equipped with a 1.8 L three-cylinder diesel engine and one of two transmissions: hydrostatic transmission with infinite (3-range) forward and reverse gears or glide shift (GST) transmission 12 forward and 8 reverse gears.
The Kubota L3540 compact utility tractor used the Kubota D1803-M-E2 engine. It is a 1.8 L, 1,826 cm2, (111.4 cu·in) three-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 87.0 mm (3.43 in) of the cylinder bore and 102.4 mm (4.03 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 35.5 PS (26.1 kW; 35.0 HP) of net horsepower and 28.4 PS (20.9 KW; 28.0 HP) at 2,700 of PTO output power.
The Kubota L3540 is equipped with hydrostatic power steering, wet disc type brakes, open operator station with two-post ROPS or Grand cab (L3540HSTC) and 44.0 liters (11.6 US gal.; 9.7 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Following attachments are available for Kubota L3540 compact utility tractor:
- Mid-mount Kubota RC72: 72 in (1,820 mm) mower deck with 3-blades
- Front-mount Kubota L2172: 72 in (1,820 mm) blade
- Front-mount Kubota L2194: 62 in (1,570 mm) dual-stage snow blower with hydraulic lift
- Kubota LA514 loader
- Kubota LA724 loader
- Kubota BH76 backhoe
- Kubota BH77 backhoe
- Kubota BH92 backhoe
Kubota L3540 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Kubota L3540 |
| Length | 2,960 mm (116.5 in) |
| Width | 1,520 mm (59.8 in) |
| Height | 2,385 mm (93.9 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,805 mm (71.1 in) |
| Weight | 1,540 kg (3,395 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 44.0 liters (11.6 US gal.; 9.7 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V, CCA: 582A |
| Cabin type | Open operator station with two-post ROPS or Grand cab (L3540HSTC) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Kubota D1803-M-E2 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 1.8 L, 1,826 cm2, (111.4 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 87.0 mm X 102.4 mm (3.43 in X 4.03 in) |
| Horsepower | 35.5 PS (26.1 kW; 35.0 HP) |
| Torque | 112.8 N·m (11.5 kg·m, 83.1 ft·lb) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 6.7 L (7.08 US. qt, 5.9 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 7.5 L (7.93 US. qt, 6.6 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Steering type | Hydrostatic power |
| Brakes | Wet disc type |
| Transmission model | HST Plus |
| Transmission type | Hydrostatic |
| Gears | Infinite (3-range) forward and reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 25.0 kmh (15.5 mph) Reverse: 22.5 (14 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 42.0 L (11.1 US. gal, 9.2 Imp. gal.) |
| Transmission model | GST |
| Transmission type | Glide Shift |
| Gears | 12 forward and 8 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 26.5 kmh (16.5 mph) Reverse: 25.4 (15.8 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 42.0 L (11.1 US. gal, 9.2 Imp. gal.) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 7-16 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 12.4-24 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Caterogy | I |
| Control type | Position control |
| Lift capacity | 1,700 kg (3,749 lbs) |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Middle PTO type | Semi-independent |
| Middle PTO spped | 2,000 rpm |
| Rear PTO type | Independent |
| Rear PTO spped | 540 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Open center |
| Hydraulic capacity | 42.0 L (44.38 US. qt, 36.95 Imp. qt.) |
| Valves | 2 to 3 |
| Pump flow | 8.3 gpm (31.4 lpm) |
| Total flow | 13.2 gpm (50 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 4.9 gpm (18.5 lpm) |