The Kubota L1-185 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1986 to 1988 as part of the L1 Series. It features a Kubota D1302 1.3L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 17.75 hp (13.2 kW). The tractor offers a 16-speed shuttle transmission with a dry disc clutch and is available in two- or four-wheel drive configurations. It has wet disc brakes and an open operator station. The rear hitch is type I, and the rear PTO offers multiple speeds: 540, 770, 940, and 1250 rpm. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.