The Kubota L1-225 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1986 to 1988. It features a Kubota D1462 1.5L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 21.7 hp (16.2 kW). The tractor offers 16 forward and reverse gears with a dry disc clutch and has a fuel capacity of 7.7 gallons (29.1 L). It is available in two variants: 2WD (L1-225) and 4WD (L1-225DT). The L1-225 has a wheelbase of 60.8 inches (154 cm), weighs 2,400 lbs (1088 kg), and includes an open operator station with two-post ROPS. It uses wet disc brakes and has a rear PTO with multiple speed options (540/770/940/1250). The tractor's tires are sized 6x14 front and 9.5x24 rear for both agricultural and lawn/turf use. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.