The Kubota L1-265 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1986 to 1988 as part of the L1 Series. It features a Kubota V1512 1.5L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 25.6 hp (19.1 kW) with a 16-speed transmission. The tractor offers two- or four-wheel drive options with an open operator station. It has a wheelbase of 66.3 inches (168 cm), length of 121.7 inches (309 cm), width of 54.3 inches (137 cm), and height of 55.7 inches (141 cm). The 2WD model weighs 2381 lbs (1080 kg) while the 4WD model weighs 2535 lbs (1149 kg). Standard tires vary by drive type, with 2WD using 5-00-15 front and 12.4-24 rear tires, and 4WD using 7-16 front and 12.4-24 rear tires. The tractor includes a rear type I hitch with a lift capacity of 1874 lbs (850 kg) and a rear PTO with multiple speed options.