Kubota L1-20

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Kubota L1-20 is a compact utility tractor that was part of the Kubota L1 series. Produced between 1983 and 1985, the L1-20 is equipped with a Kubota D1402 three-cylinder diesel engine, generating a power output of 19.7 hp with a displacement of 85.1 cubic inches. Its engine is liquid-cooled and operates at a rated RPM of 2500. The tractor is designed with a 4x2 2WD chassis and features a dry disc clutch shuttle transmission with 16 total gears for handling a variety of tasks. It has a wheelbase of 59.1 inches, ensuring stability and maneuverability. The dimensions of the tractor are 113.8 inches in length, 49.4 inches in width, and 77.8 inches in height. The tractor varies in weight between 2050 lbs for the 2WD model and 2161 lbs for the 4WD variant. Tire sizes for 2WD models are front 4.00-15 and rear 9.5-22, while the 4WD variant uses larger front tires at 6-14. The L1-20 uses an electric starter with a 12-volt system, and it likely comes with a standard three-point hitch at the rear, as indicated by the rear type I specification, commonly associated with Category 1 hitches. Given its age and design, the Kubota L1-20 would be well-suited for various tasks around smaller farms or estates, capable of handling different attachments and implements for gardening, landscaping, and light-duty fieldwork.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 19.7

Transmission: Shuttle

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 2050 (2WD) to 2161 (4WD)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Kubota L1-20 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Poor
Greater than 9% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Excellent
Greater than 94% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kubota
Model
D1402
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
-
Cylinders
3
Displacement (ci)
85.1
Bore (in)
3.3
Stroke (in)
3.2
Rated RPM
2500
Power Output (hp)
19.7

Transmission

Type
Shuttle
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
-
Total Gears
16

Dimensions

Length (in)
113.8
Width (in)
49.4
Height (in)
77.8
Operating Weight (lb)
2050 (2WD) to 2161 (4WD)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
-
Coolant Capacity (qts)
-
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Ag (Agricultural)
Manufacture - End Year
1985
Hitch Type
Three-Point Hitch (implicit from "Rear Type: I")
Hitch Category
Category 3 (assumed based on standard categorization; typically "Rear Type I" corresponds to "Category 1")
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
-
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
-