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Kubota L285

Kubota L285 tractor
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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.
Kubota L285tractorcompact utility30 hpdiesel8-speedloaderbackhoespecifications
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)