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Kubota L235

Kubota L235 tractor
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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.
Kubota L235compact utility tractor23.5 hpdiesel engine8-speed transmission2WD4WDfront-end loaderbackhoetractor specifications
Power23 hp
Founded1981 - 1985
ModelL235

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 angle:38°
Bucket width:60 inches (152 cm)
Breakout force:1410 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 diameter:1.18 inches (2 cm)
Clearance (dumped):74.4 inches (188 cm)
Bucket rod diameter:0.98 inches (2 cm)
Boom cylinder diameter:1.77 inches (4 cm)
Rollback (ground line):24°
Bucket cylinder diameter:1.77 inches (4 cm)
Lift capacity (full at pin):815 lbs (369 kg)

Kubota L4530 Backhoe

Swing Arc:180°
Bucket force:1645 lbs (746 kg)
Bucket width:10 inches (25 cm), 12 inches (30 cm), 16 inches (40 cm)
Loading height:73.2 inches (185 cm)
Bucket Rotation:164°
Reach from pivot:110 inches (279 cm)
Transport height:73.6 inches (186 cm)
Dipperstick force:2890 lbs (1310 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth:85 inches (215 cm)

Kubota BL4520 Backhoe

Swing Arc:177°
Bucket force:1450 lbs (657 kg)
Bucket width:10 inches (25 cm), 12 inches (30 cm), 16 inches (40 cm)
Loading height:84 inches (213 cm)
Bucket Rotation:170°
Reach from pivot:97.8 inches (248 cm)
Transport height:61.2 inches (155 cm)
Dipperstick force:2885 lbs (1308 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth:79.5 inches (201 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:8 forward and 7 reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Description:Four gears in two ranges with forward/reverse shuttle.
Oil capacity:25.4 qts (24.0 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:continuous, live (optional)
Rear PTO Type:540/828

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