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Kubota L245

Kubota L245 tractor
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The Kubota L245 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1976 to 1985. It features a 25 hp Kubota DH1101 1.1L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine, an 8-speed gear transmission with 2WD or 4WD variants, and an open operator station with optional two-post ROPS. The tractor has a fuel capacity of 6 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 8.7 gallons with an open center type. It offers a rear PTO with independent operation and multiple speed options (540/700/1000). The L245 supports various attachments including snowblowers, front-end loaders, and backhoes, making it versatile for different tasks. It was originally priced at $4,000 in 1977 and built in Japan.
Kubota L245compact utility tractor25 hp diesel8-speed transmission2WD4WDhydraulic systemPTOsnowblowerloaderbackhoe
Power25 hp
Founded1976 - 1985
ModelL245

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota L245

Power

Engine power:25 hp (18.6 kW)
PTO (tested):22.35 hp (16.7 kW)
PTO (claimed):22 hp (16.4 kW)
Drawbar (tested):18.10 hp (13.5 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):17.8 hp (13.3 kW)

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Kubota DH1101
Power:25 hp (18.6 kW)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Starter:electric
Cylinders:3-cylinder
Rated RPM:2800
Air cleaner:paper element
Bore/Stroke:3.00x3.23 inches (76 x 82 mm)
Displacement:68.3 ci (1.1 L)
Oil capacity:5.2 qts (4.9 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:7 qts (6.6 L)
Compression ratio:21:1

Weight

Ballasted:3792 lbs (1720 kg)
2WD Shipping:1825 lbs (827 kg)
4WD Shipping:2000 lbs (907 kg)
2WD Operating:2196 lbs (996 kg)
4WD Operating:2382 lbs (1080 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:6 gal (22.7 L)
Hydraulic system:8.7 gal (32.9 L)

Variants

L245:2WD
L245H:high clearance
L245DT:4WD

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:8.7 gal (32.9 L)
Pressure:2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Total flow:3.7 gpm (14.0 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical wet disc brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station. Two-post ROPS optional.

Production

Type:Compact Utility tractor
Series:L Series
Built in:Japan
Original price:$4,000 in 1977
Years produced:1976 - 1985

Attachments

Backhoe:Kubota BL4520 Backhoe
Snowblower:48" and 60" two-stage front-mount hydraulic-lift
Front-end loader:L1200 Loader

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:dry plate
Oil capacity:34.9 qts (33.0 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I
Rear lift (at ends):1540 lbs (698 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Width:51.6 inches (131 cm)
Length:101.5 inches (257 cm)
Rear tire:11.2-24
Wheelbase:63 inches (2WD) (160 cm), 61.2 inches (4WD) (155 cm)
Front tire:5.00-15
Rear tread:41.125 to 55.375 inches (104 to 140 cm)
2WD Front tread:37.75 to 51.625 inches (95 to 131 cm)
4WD Front tread:39.75 inches (100 cm)
Height (exhaust):84.6 inches (L245HC) (214 cm)
2WD Ground clearance:13.6 inches (34 cm)
4WD Ground clearance:12 inches (30 cm)
Ag rear tire (L245HC):11.2-28

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540/700/1000

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)

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