Kubota

Kubota L235

The Kubota L235 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1981 to 1985. It features a 1.1L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 23.5 hp gross, with an 8-speed gear transmission offering 8 forward and 7 reverse speeds. The tractor is available in two- or four-wheel drive configurations with manual steering and optional power assist. It has wet disc brakes and an open operator station with optional two-post ROPS. The L235 includes hydraulics with an open center system, 2250 psi pressure, and 6.2 gpm pump flow. The rear PTO is continuous with optional live PTO and operates at 540/828 rpm. Dimensions vary slightly between 2WD and 4WD models, with wheelbases of 66.5 inches (2WD) and 64.6 inches (4WD). The tractor weighs between 1950 and 2435 pounds depending on configuration. Attachments include a front-end loader (BF400) and backhoes (Kubota BL4520 and L4530) with detailed specifications for lifting capacity, digging depth, and reach.

Power23 hp

Founded1981 - 1985

ModelL235

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota L235

Power

PTO (tested)	19.59 hp (14.6 kW)
PTO (claimed)	19.6 hp (14.6 kW)
Engine (gross)	23.5 hp (17.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	15.28 hp (11.4 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	15 hp (11.2 kW)

Tires

Lawn/turf rear	16.3-16
Lawn/turf front	23x8.50-12 (2WD), 25x8.50-14 (4WD)
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24 (2WD), Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24 (4WD)

Engine

Type	diesel
Model	Kubota D1102-A
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Starter	electric
Cylinders	3-cylinder
Fuel tank	7.4 gal (28.0 L)
Rated RPM	2600
Air cleaner	paper element
Bore/Stroke	3.0x3.2 inches (76 x 81 mm)
Pre-heating	glow plugs
Displacement	68 ci (1.1 L)
Power (gross)	23.5 hp (17.5 kW)
Starter power	1.36 hp (1.0 kW)
Starter volts	12

Weight

Shipping	1,950 lbs (2WD ag tire) (884 kg), 1,960 lbs (2WD turf tire) (889 kg), 2,115 lbs (4WD ag tire) (959 kg), 2,140 lbs (4WD turf tire) (970 kg)
Operating	2,435 lbs (1104 kg)

Dimensions

Width	49.4 inches (125 cm)
Length	112.6 inches (286 cm)
Wheelbase	66.5 inches (2WD) (168 cm), 64.6 inches (4WD) (164 cm)
Height (exhaust)	76.8 inches (195 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Pressure	2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Pump flow	6.2 gpm (23.5 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes	Wet disc brakes
Steering	manual, power assist optional
Operator station	Open operator station. Two-post ROPS available.

Production

Type	Compact Utility tractor
Series	L Series
Built in	Japan
Years made	1981 - 1985

Attachments

Overview	Front-end loader, Backhoe
BF400 Loader	Dump angle38° Bucket width60 inches (152 cm) Breakout force1410 lbs (639 kg) Reach (dumped)24 inches (60 cm) Reach (ground)58.5 inches (148 cm) Height (at pin)94.5 inches (240 cm) Boom rod diameter1.18 inches (2 cm) Clearance (dumped)74.4 inches (188 cm) Bucket rod diameter0.98 inches (2 cm) Boom cylinder diameter1.77 inches (4 cm) Rollback (ground line)24° Bucket cylinder diameter1.77 inches (4 cm) Lift capacity (full at pin)815 lbs (369 kg)
Kubota L4530 Backhoe	Swing Arc180° Bucket force1645 lbs (746 kg) Bucket width10 inches (25 cm), 12 inches (30 cm), 16 inches (40 cm) Loading height73.2 inches (185 cm) Bucket Rotation164° Reach from pivot110 inches (279 cm) Transport height73.6 inches (186 cm) Dipperstick force2890 lbs (1310 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth85 inches (215 cm)
Kubota BL4520 Backhoe	Swing Arc177° Bucket force1450 lbs (657 kg) Bucket width10 inches (25 cm), 12 inches (30 cm), 16 inches (40 cm) Loading height84 inches (213 cm) Bucket Rotation170° Reach from pivot97.8 inches (248 cm) Transport height61.2 inches (155 cm) Dipperstick force2885 lbs (1308 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth79.5 inches (201 cm)