Overview
The Kubota L1-215 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1986 to 1988 as part of the manufacturer's farm equipment lineup. It is powered by a 1.3L 3-cylinder diesel engine rated at 20.7 hp and features a 16-speed shuttle transmission. The model was available in both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive variants with an open operator station and wet disc brakes.
Ideal Applications
Transmission Layout:
The shuttle transmission provides 16 forward and 16 reverse gears through a configuration of four gears in four ranges with a dry disc clutch.
Engine Specifications:
The 79.3 cubic inch Kubota D1302 diesel engine is liquid-cooled and operates at a rated speed of 2500 RPM with a 7.7-gallon fuel capacity.
Rear Power Take-Off:
The rear PTO is designed to operate at four distinct speeds: 540, 770, 940, and 1250 RPM.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 1.3L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 7.7 gal (29.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.23x3.23 inches (82 x 82 mm) |
| Description | Kubota D1302 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 79.3 ci (1.3 L) |
| Power | 20.7 hp (15.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Description | Four gears in four ranges with shuttle shift. |
| Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
| Transmission type | 16-speed shuttle |
| Type | shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540/770/940/1250 |
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Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 37.8 inches (96 cm) |
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| 2WD Ground clearance | 13.4 inches (34 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 2050 lbs (929 kg) |
| 4WD Front tread | 37 inches (93 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 10.8 inches (27 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 2161 lbs (980 kg) |
| Height | 54.7 inches (138 cm) |
| Length | 113.8 inches (289 cm) |
| Rear tread | 39/43.7 inches (99/110 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 59.1 inches (150 cm) |
| Width | 49.4 inches (125 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 9.5-22 |
| Front tire | 4.00-15 |
| Weight | 2050 to 2161 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 59.1 inches (150 cm) |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-22 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-22 |
Variants
| L1-215DT | 4WD |
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