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Kubota L3540

35 HPDieselTractor
A
Good
Score: 72.4/100
Recalls
153
Found
Known Issues
5
2 high severity
Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
A
72/100

Specifications

Documented engine options

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Engine Power35 HP
Engine (kW)26.1 kW
Fuel TypeDiesel
TransmissionHydrostatic, 3 ranges
Drive Type4WD
CategoryTractor
Variants2 found

Safety Recalls

153 found
M6-122, M6-132, M6-142

Agricultural tractor.

Germany
The wheel hubs on the front axle may break, resulting in unsafe driving conditions or the loss of a front wheel, increasing the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles.
Germany
Radverlust

Die Radnaben an der Vorderachse können brechen, dies kann zu unsicheren Fahrzuständen oder dem Verlust eines Vorderrades führen.

DE
Radverlust

Die Radnaben an der Vorderachse können brechen, dies kann zu unsicheren Fahrzuständen oder dem Verlust eines Vorderrades führen.

DE
Radverlust

Die Radnaben an der Vorderachse können brechen, dies kann zu unsicheren Fahrzuständen oder dem Verlust eines Vorderrades führen.

DE
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Known Issues

5 reported
2 high2 low1 medium
Loader bracket misalignment preventing reattachment
high

After removing the loader from the tractor, the brackets were misaligned and the loader could not be reattached. The issue required the tractor to be towed to the dealer for repair.

hitch
Loader dump valve failure and transmission seal leak
high

Loader dump function failed during snow moving operation. Dealer found broken internal valve piece and fluid leaking from bell housing caused by faulty double ribbed seal. Kubota allegedly offered an upgrade to triple ribbed seal. Dealer suggested this may be an attempt to avoid a recall.

hydraulics
Hydraulic hose failure on loader
medium

Hydraulic hose on the loader blew while in light use at approximately 175 hours of operation. Repair was completed in 20 minutes but occurred after the one-year loader warranty period expired.

hydraulics
Kubota L3540 rear hydraulic
low

I had to replace the rear hydraulic female connectors on the back of the tractor, I mixed up the colours by mistake while putting it back on, Does anyone know the position by colour, red, blue, yellow and green?

Hydraulics
Kubota L3540 Won't Start
low

Fuel tank is half full. I had it going on Wednesday for about 20 to 30 minutes pushing snow, and then came back a few hours later to do some more work, and it wouldn't start. I followed the ignition procedure, indicator lights are fine, but when I turn the key I just get one beep followed by nothing, no clicks, nothing. Any thoughts?

Engine

Market Value

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Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (0–40 HP)
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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