Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan |
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| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 1.4L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | paper element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.35x3.23 inches (85 x 82 mm) |
| Compression | 18:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 5.3 qts (5.0 L) |
| Description | Kubota D1402-DI-A / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 85.1 ci (1.4 L) |
| Oil capacity | 6.0 qts (5.7 L) |
| Power (gross) | 29.5 hp (22.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 19.96 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 29.5 hp (22.0 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 23.5 hp (17.5 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 23.98 hp (17.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry plate / wet disc |
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| Description | Four gears with high and low ranges, and mechanical shuttle. Fourth gear is locked out in high range. / Four gears with high and low ranges, and mechanical shuttle. Synchronized shifting between gears 3-4 in both ranges. / With 11.2-24 rear tires. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 7 reverse / 8 forward and 7 reverse / 8 forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 32.8 qts (31.0 L) / 32.8 qts (31.0 L) |
| Transmission | Glide Shift |
| Type | mechanical shuttle / partially synchronized / power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed mechanical shuttle / 8-speed partially synchronized / 8-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed mechanical shuttle / 8-speed partially synchronized / 8-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Description | Differential wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Capacity
| Fuel | 7.7 gal (29.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 8.2 gal (31.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 8.2 gal (31.0 L) |
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| Pressure | 2275 psi (156.9 bar) |
| Pump flow | 6.7 gpm (25.4 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 2.8 gpm (10.6 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1,980 lbs (898 kg) |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 2,425 lbs (1099 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
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| Mid PTO | optional |
| Mid PTO Type | 1080/2000 |
| Rear PTO | continuous |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 80 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 35 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 37.8 to 49.6 inches (2WD) (96 to 125 cm) / 44.1 inches (4WD) (112 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 14.6 inches (2WD) (37 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 78.5 inches (199 cm) |
| Length | 109.1 inches (277 cm) |
| Rear tread | 40.6 to 55.1 inches (103 to 139 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 64.6 inches (164 cm) |
| Width | 51.4 inches (130 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
| Weight | 2250 to 2575 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 64.6 inches (164 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.00-15 (2WD) |
| Ag rear | 11.2-24 |
Kubota L2550 Weight
| 2WD Shipping | 2250 lbs (1020 kg) |
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| 4WD Operating | 2575 lbs (1168 kg) |
| 4WD Shipping | 2470 lbs (1120 kg) |
| Ballasted | 3850 lbs (1746 kg) |
| GST 4WD Shipping | 2557 lbs (1159 kg) |
Kubota L2550 attachments
| Description | 60" mid-mount mower deck / 72" mid-mount mower deck / front-end loader / backhoe |
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L2550 Serial Numbers
| 1985 | 50006 |
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| 1986 | 52410 |
| 1987 | 55111 |
| 1988 | 56242 / 80011 (GST) |
| 1989 | 57159 / 81885 (GST) |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Clutch housing on left side |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1586
| Description | Diesel 8-speed 4WDOctober 28 - November 13, 1985Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1586 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
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| Fuel use | 1.5 gal/hour (5.7 l/hour) / 1.5 gal/hour (5.7 l/hour) / 1.5 gal/hour (5.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 19.96 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 3,278 lbs (1486 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 23.98 hp (17.9 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 24.24 hp (18.1 kW) |
References
| Description | Backhoes published in 1992, by Kubota / Backhoes published in 1994, by Kubota / Mid-Mount Mowers B/L Series published in 1994, by Kubota* / Front Loaders published in 1988, by Kubota / Front Loaders B, L and M-Series published in 1994, by Kubota* / Product Catalog published in 1990, by Kubota / L2250/L2550/L2850 published in 1986, by Kubota / L2850GST/L2550GST published in 1988, by Kubota / L2250/L2550/L2850 published in 1992, by Kubota / *Publication contains known errors. |
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Variants
| L2550DT | 4WD |
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| L2550F | 2WD |