The Kubota L1-24 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1983 to 1985 as part of the L1 Series. It features a Kubota D1462 1.5L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 23.7 hp (17.7 kW) at 2600 RPM. The tractor offers a 16-speed shuttle transmission with dry disc clutch and forward speeds 20% faster than reverse. Available in two- or four-wheel drive, it has wet disc brakes and an open operator station. The L1-24 has a wheelbase of 61 inches (154 cm), length of 115.8 inches (294 cm), width of 52 inches (132 cm), and height of 77.8 inches (197 cm). Weights range from 2183 lbs (990 kg) for 2WD to 2359 lbs (1070 kg) for 4WD. Standard tires for 2WD are 5.00-15 front and 11.2-24 rear, while 4WD uses 7-16 front and 11.2-24 rear. The tractor features a rear type I hitch and a rear PTO with multiple speed options. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.