Overview
The Kubota L225 is a 24 hp compact utility farm tractor manufactured in Japan between 1974 and 1976. This model features a liquid-cooled 1.1L 3-cylinder diesel engine and an 8-speed transmission, with availability in both 2WD and 4WD (L225DT) variants.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 1145, the unit recorded a maximum PTO power of 20.86 hp at rated engine speed and a maximum drawbar pull of 2,015 lbs.
Transmission and Speed Configuration:
The mechanical drivetrain is equipped with a dry disc clutch and a transmission providing 8 forward and 2 reverse gears, supported by a 23.2-quart oil capacity.
Chassis and Tire Specifications:
The tractor is built on a 60.25-inch wheelbase with an operating weight of 1,995 lbs for the 2WD model, utilizing 4.00-15 front and 9.5-24 rear agricultural tires.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan |
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| Manufacturer | Kubota |
| Original price | $4,500 (1976 L225DT) |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 1.1L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | paper element with precleaner |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.00x3.219 inches (76 x 82 mm) |
| Compression | 21:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 7.2 qts (6.8 L) |
| Description | Kubota D1100A / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 68.3 ci (1.1 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.008 inches (cold) (0.203 mm) |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.008 inches (cold) (0.203 mm) |
| Oil capacity | 5.6 qts (5.3 L) |
| Power | 24 hp (17.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2700 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 16.06 hp (12.0 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 20.86 hp (15.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 23.2 qts (22.0 L) |
| Transmission type | 8-speed |
Mechanical
| Description | Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes |
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| Drive | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | manual |
Capacity
| Front axle | 0.9 qts (0.9 L) |
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| Front diff. | 1.1 qts (1.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 1700 psi (117.2 bar) |
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| Total flow | 3.7 gpm (14.0 lpm) |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2534 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 3,452 lbs (1565 kg) |
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| Front tread | 38.625 to 52.375 inches (98 to 133 cm) |
| Operating weight | 1,995 lbs (2WD) (904 kg) |
| Rear tread | 39.375 to 54.125 inches (100 to 137 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 60.25 inches (153 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 9.5-24 |
| Weight | 1,995 lbs (904 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 60.25 inches (153 cm) |
| Ag front | 4.00-15 |
| Ag rear | 9.5-24 |
Kubota L225 attachments
| Description | front-end loader / backhoe |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1145
| Description | Diesel 8-speed 2WDOctober 2 - 12, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1145 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 6 used for power test. / Gear 4 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 1.6 gal/hour (6.1 l/hour) / 1.4 gal/hour (5.3 l/hour) / 1.5 gal/hour (5.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 16.06 hp (12.0 kW) |
| Max pull | 2,015 lbs (914 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 20.86 hp (15.6 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 19.96 hp (14.9 kW) |
References
| Description | TR published in 1998, by Iseki |
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Variants
| L225 | 2WD |
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| L225DT | 4WD |