Overview
The Kubota L3001 is a compact utility farm tractor produced from 1976 to 1979, featuring a 1.5L four-cylinder diesel engine rated at 29.6 net hp. The tractor was manufactured with an open operator station and available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations, supported by a 2700-pound chassis. Its mechanical setup includes a 16-speed transmission and a JIS1 rear hitch.
Ideal Applications
Transmission Layout:
The mechanical system consists of a 16-speed transmission providing 16 forward and 4 reverse gears through two main ranges and an additional creeper range.
Engine and Power Rating:
Equipped with a liquid-cooled Kubota V1501 diesel engine, the unit is rated at 29.6 net hp at 2800 RPM with a 90.7 cubic inch displacement.
Physical Dimensions:
The tractor is built on a 69.5-inch wheelbase with 13.4 inches of ground clearance and an overall width of 57.1 inches.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 1.5L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 9.25 gal (35.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.00x3.23 inches (76 x 82 mm) |
| Description | Kubota V1501 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 90.7 ci (1.5 L) |
| Power (net) | 29.6 hp (22.1 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2800 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (net) | 29.6 hp (22.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges with additional creeper range. |
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| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission type | 16-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| 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
| Ground clearance | 13.4 inches (34 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height (exhaust) | 75.8 inches (192 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 56.9 inches (144 cm) |
| Length | 113.8 inches (289 cm) |
| Weight | 2700 lbs (1224 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 69.5 inches (176 cm) |
| Width | 57.1 inches (145 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 12.4/11-28 |
| Front tire | 5.50-16 |
| Weight | 2700 lbs (1224 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 69.5 inches (176 cm) |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 12.4/11-28 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8-16. Rear: 12.4/11-28 |
References
| Description | L3001 published in 1976, by Kubota / L3001DT published in 1977, by Kubota |
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