Overview
The Kubota L3000 is a compact utility farm tractor produced from 2000 to 2003, powered by a 1.5L three-cylinder diesel engine rated at 32.1 gross horsepower. It features an 8-speed sliding gear transmission that requires the vehicle to be stopped for gear changes and is available in both two-wheel (L3000F) and four-wheel (L3000DT) drive configurations.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and PTO Configuration:
The L3000 is equipped with an unsynchronized 8-speed sliding gear transmission and a dual-stage dry disc clutch that supports a live 540 RPM rear power take-off rated at 27.5 hp.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
This model features an open center hydraulic system with a total flow of 6.9 gpm and a Category I rear hitch with position control that provides a lift capacity of 1,985 pounds at the ends.
Engine Specifications and Output:
The Kubota D1503 diesel engine utilizes indirect injection and glow plug pre-heating to deliver 70.9 lb-ft of torque at a rated speed of 2700 RPM.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 1.5L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 8.2 gal (31.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.3x3.6 inches (84 x 91 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 6.3 qts (6.0 L) |
| Description | Kubota D1503 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 91.5 ci (1.5 L) |
| Fuel system | indirect injection |
| Oil capacity | 5.8 qts (5.5 L) |
| Power (gross) | 32.1 hp (23.9 kW) |
| Pre-heating | glow plugs |
| Rated RPM | 2700 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 70.9 lb-ft (96.1 Nm) |
| Engine (gross) | 32.1 hp (23.9 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 27.5 hp (20.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Unsynchronized transmission. Tractor must be stopped to shift gears. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 8-speed sliding gear |
| Type | sliding gear |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. |
|---|---|
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2205 psi (152.0 bar) |
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| Total flow | 6.9 gpm (26.1 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 1985 lbs (900 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Clutch | dual-stage dry disc |
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| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 490 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Ground clearance | 13.6 inches (34 cm) |
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| 2WD Weight | 2183 lbs (990 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 62.4 inches (158 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 12.2 inches (30 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 2425 lbs (1099 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 62.8 inches (159 cm) |
| Height | 83.1 inches (211 cm) |
| Length | 105.4 inches (267 cm) |
| Width | 50.9 inches (129 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 62.4 inches (158 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 62.8 inches (159 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
| Weight | 2183 to 2425 pounds |
| Ag front | 5.00-15 (2WD) |
| Ag rear | 11.2-24 |
Kubota L3000 attachments
| Description | front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | L2600/L3000 published in 2000, by Kubota / L2600/L3000/L4300 Basic Tractor Series published in 2002, by Kubota |
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Variants
| L3000DT | 4WD |
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| L3000F | 2WD |