Kubota L1-255

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Kubota L1-255 is a small utility tractor made from 1988 to 1991. It's a 2WD tractor, which means it has two-wheel drive. The tractor has a 16-speed transmission, giving it 16 forward and 16 reverse gears. This makes it easy to find the right speed for different jobs.

Under the hood, the L1-255 has a Kubota D1462 engine. It's a 3-cylinder diesel engine that's liquid-cooled. The engine is small, with below-average displacement, but it spins at a very high speed of 2700 rpm. It produces 24.7 horsepower, which is on the lower end for tractors. The tractor is compact, measuring about 116 inches long, 52 inches wide, and 56 inches tall. It's also quite light, weighing only 2183 pounds. This small size makes it good for working in tight spaces.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 25 hp (18.4 kW)

Transmission: Shuttle / Glideshift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 2183 lb (990 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Kubota L1-255 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Kubota L1-255 is Below Average. It is greater than 17% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Kubota L1-255 is Below Average. It is greater than 15% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Kubota L1-255 is Below Average. It is greater than 17% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Kubota L1-255 is Above Average. It is greater than 90% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kubota
Model
D1462
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
3
Displacement
89 ci (1.5 L)
Bore
3.40 in (86.4 mm)
Stroke
3.20 in (81.3 mm)
Rated RPM
2700
Power Output
25 hp (18.4 kW)

Transmission

Type
Shuttle / Glideshift
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
16

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD