The Kubota L1-28 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1983 to 1985 as part of the L1 Series. It features a Kubota V1512 1.5L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 27.6 hp (20.6 kW) at 2700 rpm. The tractor has a 16-speed shuttle transmission with dry disc clutch and offers two- or four-wheel drive options. It has wet disc brakes and an open operator station. The L1-28 has a wheelbase of 68.3 inches (173 cm), length of 124.4 inches (315 cm), width of 55.9 inches (141 cm), and height of 77.8 inches (197 cm). Weight ranges from 2546 lbs (1154 kg) for 2WD to 2624 lbs (1190 kg) for 4WD. It uses 2WD standard tires 5.00-15 front and 13.6-24 rear, or 4WD standard tires 7-16 front and 13.6-24 rear. The tractor is equipped with a rear type I hitch and a rear PTO with multiple speeds (540/770/940/1250 rpm). Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.