Kubota L1-185

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Kubota L1-185 is a utility tractor made from 1986 to 1988. It's a 2WD tractor, which means it has two wheels that drive it forward. This tractor has a shuttle transmission with 16 forward gears and 16 reverse gears, giving it a total of 32 gears to choose from.

The L1-185 is powered by a Kubota D1302 engine. This engine is liquid-cooled and runs on diesel fuel. It has 3 cylinders and is naturally aspirated, which means it doesn't use a turbocharger. The engine has a displacement of 79.3 cubic inches, which is below average compared to other tractors. It produces 17.75 horsepower, which is also on the lower end of the power range for tractors. The tractor has an electric starter, making it easy to turn on.

This Kubota model has a Category I hitch at the rear, which is useful for attaching various implements. It's a compact and simple tractor, ideal for small farms or light utility work. While it may not be the most powerful tractor out there, its straightforward design and Kubota's reputation for reliability make it a solid choice for basic farming tasks.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 18 hp (13.2 kW)

Transmission: Shuttle

Drive Type: 2WD

Fuel Type: Diesel

Kubota L1-185 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Kubota L1-185 is Poor. It is greater than 6% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Kubota L1-185 is Below Average. It is greater than 13% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kubota
Model
D1302
Cooling Type
Liquid-Cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders
3
Displacement
79 ci (1.3 L)
Bore
3.23 in (82.0 mm)
Stroke
3.23 in (82.0 mm)
Power Output
18 hp (13.2 kW)

Transmission

Type
Shuttle
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
16
Total Gears
32

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD