Overview
The Kubota GL23 is a compact utility farm tractor produced from 1990 to 1992, powered by a 1.5L three-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 22.7 hp. It is equipped with a four-wheel drive system, power steering, and an open operator station. The tractor features a 16-speed transmission and a rear Category I hitch on a 2337-pound chassis.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The Kubota D1463 diesel engine provides 22.7 hp at a rated speed of 2500 RPM with a 1.5L displacement and liquid cooling.
Transmission and PTO Configuration:
This model utilizes a 16-speed gear or power shift transmission with 16 forward and reverse gears and a rear PTO offering four speed settings between 546 and 1254 RPM.
Chassis and Ground Clearance:
The tractor is built on a 61-inch wheelbase with a ground clearance of 13.8 inches and a total operating weight of 2337 lbs.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 1.5L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.23x3.64 inches (82 x 92 mm) |
| Description | Kubota D1463 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 89.3 ci (1.5 L) |
| Power | 22.7 hp (16.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears (1-4) in low/high ranges plus a creeper/field range shift with shuttle. / Eight power shift gears in two ranges with shuttle. |
|---|---|
| Gears | 16 forward and reverse / 16 forward and reverse |
| Type | gear / power shift |
| Transmission type | 16-speed gear / 16-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 16-speed gear / 16-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
|---|
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 546/772/947/1254 (1.375) |
|---|
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 37.4 inches (94 cm) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 13.8 inches (35 cm) |
| Height | 57.1 inches (145 cm) |
| Length | 116.1 inches (294 cm) |
| Rear tread | 39.8/44.5 inches (101/113 cm) |
| Weight | 2337 lbs (1060 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Width | 50.2 inches (127 cm) |
| Front tire | 6-14 |
| Rear tire | 9.5-24 |
| Weight | 2337 lbs (1060 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24 |