The Kubota L3901 has a hydrostatic transmission, with a top forward speed of 14.2 mph (22.9 km/h) and reverse speed of 6.9 mph (11.1 km/h). Service details captured: fluid Kubota Super UDT and oil capacity 30 qt (28.4 L).
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Forward speed14.2 mph (22.9 km/h)
Transmission fluidKubota Super UDT
Kubota L3901 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Forward speed
14.2 mph (22.9 km/h)
Reverse speed
6.9 mph (11.1 km/h)
Transmission oil / fluid type
Kubota Super UDT
Transmission oil capacity
30 qt (28.4 L)
Transmission Comparison Charts
Forward speed comparison
This model
14.2 mph
Average
13 mph
Low
5 mph
High
25 mph
Reverse speed comparison
This model
6.9 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Transmission oil capacity comparison
This model
30 qt
Average
28 qt
Low
4 qt
High
70 qt
Kubota L3901 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The Kubota L3901’s captured transmission type is Hydrostatic. Use that before comparing speed, oil capacity or service parts
Forward / reverse speed note
The useful speed numbers are 14.2 mph (22.9 km/h) forward and 6.9 mph (11.1 km/h) reverse. That gives a better driving comparison than transmission type alone
Fluid and service note
For service work, the captured transmission fluid is Kubota Super UDT and the listed capacity is 30 qt (28.4 L). Confirm both in the manual before changing fluid
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Kubota L3901 from Hydrostatic and 14.2 mph (22.9 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
The Kubota L3901 transmission is listed as Hydrostatic. That is the main drivetrain detail to check before comparing gears, ranges or speed.
Does every Kubota L3901 transmission have a gear count?
No. Hydrostatic and CVT-style transmissions may be listed by range or variable speed instead of simple forward/reverse gear numbers.
Is the Kubota L3901 transmission speed good?
The captured travel speeds are 14.2 mph (22.9 km/h) forward and 6.9 mph (11.1 km/h) reverse. That is enough to compare it against similar tractors for mowing, transport and yard work.
How much transmission oil does the Kubota L3901 take?
The listed transmission oil capacity is 30 qt (28.4 L), and the captured fluid type is Kubota Super UDT.
What should I check before buying a used Kubota L3901?
Confirm the exact transmission type, test forward and reverse operation, check for fluid leaks, and verify any service history for the transmission or transaxle.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor transmission specs can change by year, market, serial range, transaxle, trim and option package. Please check the operator manual, service manual, build sheet and official kubotausa.com website for official transmission information before servicing or buying parts.
