Kubota
Kubota L285
The Kubota L285 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1975 to 1981. It features a 30 hp Kubota V1500-A 1.5L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine, an 8-speed gear transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with mechanical rear differential lock. The tractor has an open operator station and offers a rear Type I hitch with 2535 lbs lift capacity. It includes an open center hydraulic system with 4.7 gpm pump flow and a rear PTO with 540 and 1000 RPM options, plus an independent front PTO. Dimensions include a 67 inch wheelbase, 118.5 inch length, and 2230 lbs weight. Attachments available include a 700 Loader with 800 lbs lift capacity and a Kubota K605 Backhoe.
Power30 hp
Founded1975 - 1981
ModelL285
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota L285
Power
| Engine | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 26.5 hp (19.8 kW) |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Kubota V1500-A |
| Power | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 9.2 gal (34.8 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.000x3.234 inches (76 x 82 mm) |
| Pre-heating | glow plugs |
| Displacement | 90.7 ci (1.5 L) |
| Oil capacity | 9.4 qts (8.9 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 7.6 qts (7.2 L) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 4.7 gpm (17.8 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Operator station | Open operator station |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Production
| Type | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1975 - 1981 |
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Attachments
| Backhoe | Kubota K605 Backhoe |
|---|---|
| Front-end loader | 700 Loader, 800 lbs lift (full at pin) (362 kg), 36° dump, 27 inches reach (dumped) (68 cm), 18° rollback, 88.75 inches height (at pin) (225 cm), 69.5 inches clearance (dumped) (176 cm), boom cyl: 2 inches (5 cm), bucket cyl: 2 inches (5 cm), raise: 5s, dump: 4s, lower: 4s, Bucket width: 48 inches (121 cm), Bucket width: 60 inches (152 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Speeds | 8-speed gear |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 2535 lbs (1149 kg) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 62.625 inches (159 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 55.25 inches (140 cm) |
| Length | 118.5 inches (300 cm) |
| Weight | 2230 lbs (1011 kg) |
| Rear tire | 12.4-24 |
| Wheelbase | 67 inches (170 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Ground clearance | 13.325 inches (33 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | elecro-magnetic |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
| Engine RPM | 540@2070, 1000@2105 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |