Overview
The Kubota L275 is a compact utility tractor manufactured in Japan from 1981 to 1985, available in 2WD and 4WD variants. It features a 1.3L 3-cylinder diesel engine rated at 27.5 gross horsepower and an 8-speed gear transmission with a shuttle shifter. This model includes a Category I rear hitch, live 540 RPM PTO, and an operating weight of 2,600 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Metrics:
Nebraska Tractor Test 1407 recorded a maximum drawbar pull of 3,302 lbs and a tested PTO power output of 23.42 hp at rated engine speed.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical gear transmission provides 8 forward and 7 reverse speeds through two ranges and is equipped with a dry disc clutch and manual steering.
Implement and Attachment Compatibility:
Standard equipment includes a Category I rear hitch and an open center hydraulic system with a pump flow of 6.2 gpm, supporting front-end loader and backhoe attachments.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 1.3L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 7.4 gal (28.0 L) |
| Air cleaner | paper element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.23x3.23 inches (82 x 82 mm) |
| Compression | 21:1 |
| Description | Kubota D1302-A / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 79.3 ci (1.3 L) |
| Power (gross) | 27.5 hp (20.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 18.57 hp (13.8 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 27.5 hp (20.5 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 23 hp (17.2 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 23.42 hp (17.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four gears in two ranges with forward/reverse shuttle. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 7 reverse |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Description | Differential mechanical wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. |
|---|---|
| Drive | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | manual |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 6.2 gpm (23.5 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | live |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 14.4 inches (2WD) (36 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height (exhaust) | 78.1 inches (198 cm) |
| Length | 112.6 inches (286 cm) |
| Operating weight | 2,600 lbs (1179 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 66.5 inches (2WD) (168 cm) |
| Width | 55.1 inches (139 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
| Weight | 2,600 lbs (1179 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 66.5 inches (2WD) (168 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.00-15 (2WD) |
| Ag rear | 11.2-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 23x8.50-12 (2WD) |
| Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
Kubota L275 attachments
| Description | front-end loader / backhoe |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1407
| Description | Diesel 8-speed 4WDSeptember 17 - October 2, 1981Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1407 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 6 used for power test. / Gear 3 used for pull test. |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 1.6 gal/hour (6.1 l/hour) / 1.6 gal/hour (6.1 l/hour) / 1.6 gal/hour (6.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 18.57 hp (13.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 3,302 lbs (1497 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 23.42 hp (17.5 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 23.01 hp (17.2 kW) |
References
| Description | Tractors and Excavators published in 1982, by Kubota |
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Variants
| L275 | 2WD |
|---|---|
| L275DT | 4WD |