Overview
The Kubota L1801 is a compact utility tractor manufactured in Japan between 1976 and 1978. It features a 17.8 hp 2-cylinder diesel engine and is available in both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations, including the L1801DT variant.
Ideal Applications
Transmission Configuration:
The system utilizes a 16-speed gear transmission consisting of four gears plus reverse in two ranges, supplemented by a creeper range for a total of 16 forward and 4 reverse speeds.
Engine and Power Specifications:
The tractor is equipped with a liquid-cooled 0.9L Kubota Z851 diesel engine rated at 17.8 horsepower at 2800 RPM and a 5.8-gallon fuel capacity.
Chassis and Mechanical Details:
The machine features an open operator station with manual steering, a JIS1 rear hitch, and ground clearance measurements ranging from 9.8 inches for 4WD to 11.8 inches for 2WD models.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan |
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| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 0.9L 2-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 5.8 gal (22.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.23x3.23 inches (82 x 82 mm) |
| Description | Kubota Z851 / diesel / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 52.9 ci (0.9 L) |
| Power | 17.8 hp (13.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2800 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. Additional creeper range for the entire transmission. |
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| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission type | 16-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | JIS1 |
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PTO
| Engine RPM | 622@2800 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Ground clearance | 11.8 inches (29 cm) |
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| 2WD Weight | 1548 lbs (702 kg) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 9.8 inches (24 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 1726 lbs (782 kg) |
| Front tread | 32.3 to 32.8 inches (82 to 83 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 76.4 inches (194 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 52.2 inches (132 cm) |
| Length | 93.1 inches (236 cm) |
| Rear tread | 34.7 to 39.4 inches (88 to 100 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 54.5 inches (138 cm) |
| Width | 44.1 inches (112 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 8.3/8-22 |
| Front tire | 4.00-12 |
| Weight | 1548 to 1726 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 54.5 inches (138 cm) |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 8.3/8-22 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-14. Rear: 8.3/8-22 |
L1801 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the left side of the L1801 tractor frame, just ahead of the clutch pedal. |
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References
| Description | L1801 published by Kubota / L1801DT published by Kubota / Parts Manual (Z)L1501, 1801, 2201 (07909-14760) published in 1979 |
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Variants
| L1801DT | 4WD |
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