Kubota

Kubota L345

The Kubota L345 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1978 to 1985 as part of Kubota's L Series. It features a 34 hp Kubota V1501DA 1.5L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine, an 8-speed gear transmission with dry disc clutch, and options for two- or four-wheel drive. The tractor includes power steering, wet disc brakes, and a two-post fixed ROPS. It has a live rear PTO with 540/1000 rpm options and an open center hydraulic system with 9.4 gpm pump flow. The L345 supports various attachments including front-end loaders and backhoes, with detailed specifications for the L1720 loader and Kubota L4510 and L4530 backhoes. Dimensions vary slightly between 2WD and 4WD models, with shipping weights ranging from 2770 to 3300 lbs.

Power34 hp

Founded1978 - 1985

ModelL345

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota L345

Power

Engine	34 hp (25.4 kW)
PTO (tested)	29.35 hp (21.9 kW)
PTO (claimed)	29.4 hp (21.9 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	25.27 hp (18.8 kW)

Tires

2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28

Engine

Type	diesel
Model	Kubota V1501DA
Power	34 hp (25.4 kW)
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Cylinders	4-cylinder
Fuel tank	9.2 gal (34.8 L)
Rated RPM	2800
Bore/Stroke	3.00x3.23 inches (76 x 82 mm)
Compression	21:1
Displacement	90.7 ci (1.5 L)
Starter volts	12

Weight

FW Shipping	2920 lbs (1324 kg)
2WD Shipping	2770 lbs (1256 kg)
4WD Shipping	3135 lbs (1422 kg)
4WD Operating	3300 lbs (1496 kg)

Dimensions

Width	58.7 inches (149 cm)
Length	132.9 inches (337 cm)
Rear tread	46.1 to 66.1 inches (117 to 167 cm)
2WD Wheelbase	76.2 inches (193 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	76.6 inches (194 cm)
FW Rear tread	56 to 76 inches (142 to 193 cm)
FW Front tread	56 to 76 inches (142 to 193 cm)
2WD Front tread	44.5 to 57.1 inches (113 to 145 cm)
4WD Front tread	49 inches (124 cm)
Height (exhaust)	81.5 inches (207 cm)
2WD Ground clearance	15.2 inches (38 cm)
4WD Ground clearance	14.4 inches (36 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Pump flow	9.4 gpm (35.6 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS	Two-post fixed ROPS.
Drive	Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes	Wet disc brakes
Steering	power assist
Final drives	planetary

Production

Type	Compact Utility tractor
Series	L Series
Built in	Japan
Variants	L345F 2WD, L345DT 4WD, L345FW wide
Years made	1978 - 1985

Attachments

Backhoe	available
Front-end loader	available

Transmission

Type	gear
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Description	Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.

Tractor hitch

Control	position and draft control
Rear Type	I

Attachments details

L1720 Loader	Boom rod1.50 inches (3 cm) Bucket rod1.25 inches (3 cm) Dump angle42° Boom cylinder2.00 inches (5 cm) Bucket widths60 inches (152 cm), 66 inches (167 cm), 72 inches (182 cm) Breakout force2380 lbs (1079 kg) Reach (dumped)38 inches (96 cm) Reach (ground)73 inches (185 cm) Bucket cylinder2.00 inches (5 cm) Height (at pin)112 inches (284 cm) Clearance (dumped)91 inches (231 cm) Rollback (ground line)21° Lift capacity (full at pin)1470 lbs (666 kg)
Kubota L4510 Backhoe	Swing Arc180° Backhoe typeKubota L4510 Backhoe Bucket force7000 lbs (3175 kg) Bucket widths12 inches (30 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), 36 inches (91 cm) Loading height84 inches (213 cm) Bucket Rotation180° Reach from pivot128 inches (325 cm) Transport height93 inches (236 cm) Dipperstick force4000 lbs (1814 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth88 inches (223 cm)
Kubota L4530 Backhoe	Swing Arc180° Backhoe typeKubota L4530 Backhoe Bucket force1645 lbs (746 kg) Bucket widths10 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)