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Kubota L3940

38.5 HPDieselTractor
Recalls
153
Found
Known Issues
2
1 high severity
Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
N/A
No rating

Specifications

Documented engine options

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Engine Power38.5 HP
Engine (kW)28.7 kW
Fuel TypeDiesel
TransmissionHydrostatic, 3 ranges
Drive Type4WD
CategoryTractor
Variants3 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

2 reported
1 high1 medium
CA: Kubota Review by Steven from Bloomsburg, PA (1/5 stars) Bought my six
high

Bought my sixth new Kubota and last three were Grand L3940 Hydro-Cab-Loaded. From new this machine has had a high pitch hydraulic noise, loader drifting, steering lockups, loss of power, loss of speed while mowing, premature parts failure, etc.. This was for sure the beginning of what has become one of the worst nightmares I have ever had. When I fired it up and went out to mow my grass, it was co

engine
CA: Kubota Review by Jerry from Woolwine, VA (1/5 stars) Kubota dealer as
medium

Kubota dealer assured me they could diagnose my hydraulic system to determine if a Kubota added front valve was damaging the expensive backhoe seals on my $30,000 L3940 TBL tractor. After in shop, they insisted on replacing the seals first, even though the backhoe can be bypassed in under 10 seconds with the quick connect hoses that allow easy removal of backhoe. After $700 charge, the dealer refu

hydraulics

Market Value

No auction data available for this model.

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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