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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.
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Power34 hp
Founded1978 - 1985
ModelL345

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 rod:1.50 inches (3 cm)
Bucket rod:1.25 inches (3 cm)
Dump angle:42°
Boom cylinder:2.00 inches (5 cm)
Bucket widths:60 inches (152 cm), 66 inches (167 cm), 72 inches (182 cm)
Breakout force:2380 lbs (1079 kg)
Reach (dumped):38 inches (96 cm)
Reach (ground):73 inches (185 cm)
Bucket cylinder:2.00 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 Arc:180°
Backhoe type:Kubota L4510 Backhoe
Bucket force:7000 lbs (3175 kg)
Bucket widths:12 inches (30 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), 36 inches (91 cm)
Loading height:84 inches (213 cm)
Bucket Rotation:180°
Reach from pivot:128 inches (325 cm)
Transport height:93 inches (236 cm)
Dipperstick force:4000 lbs (1814 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth:88 inches (223 cm)

Kubota L4530 Backhoe

Swing Arc:180°
Backhoe type:Kubota L4530 Backhoe
Bucket force:1645 lbs (746 kg)
Bucket widths: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)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:live
Engine RPM:540@2532
Rear PTO Type:540/1000 (1.375)
Front PTO Type:2800

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