The Kubota KL53Z is a compact utility tractor produced from 2012 to 2015 as part of the KL Kingwel Zero Series. It features a Kubota V2403 2.4L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 52.3 hp (39.0 kW) at 2600 RPM. The tractor uses a hydro-mechanical continuously-variable transmission (CVT) with infinite forward and reverse speeds across three ranges, totaling 30 forward and 20 reverse speeds. It has four-wheel drive, power steering, mechanical wet disc brakes, and a two-post ROPS with an optional cab with air-conditioning. The tractor weighs 4233 lbs (1920 kg) and has a wheelbase of 76.4 inches (194 cm). Standard tires are 8.3-20 front and 13.6-28 rear. The rear PTO operates at 540 RPM with various engine RPM options. Variants include the wheeled KL53Z and the half-track KL53Z-PC.
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota KL53Z
Power
Engine power:52.3 hp (39.0 kW)
Tires
Standard tires (ag):Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 13.6-28
Engine
Type:diesel
Model:Kubota V2403
Power:52.3 hp (39.0 kW)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Starter:electric
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Fuel tank:12.7 gal (48.1 L)
Rated RPM:2600
Bore/Stroke:3.43x4.03 inches (87 x 102 mm)
Displacement:148.5 ci (2.4 L)
Starter volts:12
Variants
KL53Z:wheeled
KL53Z-PC:half-track
Dimensions
Width:61 inches (154 cm)
Length:136.8 inches (347 cm)
Weight:4233 lbs (1920 kg)
Wheelbase:76.4 inches (194 cm)
Rear tread:47.6 to 56.3 inches (120 to 143 cm)
Front tread:47.8 inches (121 cm)
Height (cab):90.6 inches (230 cm)
Height (ROPS):93.3 inches (236 cm)
Ground clearance:17.3 inches (43 cm)
Electrical
Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Mechanical
ROPS:Two-post ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Drive:Four-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical wet disc brakes
Steering:Power steering
Production
Series:KL Kingwel Zero Series
Category:Compact Utility tractor
Manufacturer:Kubota
Years produced:2012 - 2015
Transmission
Type:continuously-varaible transmission
Gears:infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Clutch:dry disc
Speeds:30 forward and 20 reverse
Description:Hydro-mechanical CVT. Three range transmission. Twelve forward, eight reverse, in creeper and medium range. Six forward, four reverse, in high-speed range.