The Kubota L1-205 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1986 to 1988 as part of the L1 Series. It features a Kubota D1402 1.4L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 19.7 hp (14.7 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 tractor 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. Variants include the L1-205DT 4WD model.