Kubota L185

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Kubota L185 is a small utility tractor that was made from 1977 to 1982. It's a 2-wheel drive tractor with a manual steering system. The L185 has a gear transmission with 8 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving the driver good control over speed and power.

This tractor is powered by a Kubota Z751A engine. It's a 2-cylinder diesel engine that is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated. The engine puts out 17 horsepower, which is on the lower end for tractor power. However, it's enough for light farm work and small property maintenance. The L185 is compact, measuring 100 inches long, 53.9 inches wide, and 76 inches tall. It weighs 1,595 pounds, making it a lightweight tractor that's easy to move around. The tractor has a Category I three-point hitch at the rear and a transmission-driven PTO with three speed options: 540, 700, and 1000 rpm.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 17 hp (12.7 kW)

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 1595 lb (723 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Kubota L185 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Kubota L185 is Poor. It is greater than 5% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Kubota L185 is Poor. It is greater than 8% 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 L185 is Poor. It is greater than 1% 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 L185 is Excellent. It is greater than 95% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors