Kubota L245

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Kubota L245 is a versatile and reliable compact utility tractor powered by a Kubota DH1101 three-cylinder diesel engine. Based on independent test results, the engine's maximum power output is 23.32 hp at 2700 rpm, with a maximum torque of 54.8 lb-ft at 1600 rpm and a torque rise of 25.3%. The hydraulic system features an open-center design with a pump delivery rate of 6.8 GPM at 1000 psi and rated engine speed, providing 3.13 hp of hydraulic power. The PTO power efficiency is 21.13 hp at 2700 rpm, with a fuel consumption of 0.517 lb/hp.hr (0.314 kg/kW) and 1.71 gal/hr (6.46 l/h) at the standard 540 rpm PTO speed. Other key specifications, such as dimensions, weights, and transmission details, remain unchanged based on the test results.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 23.32 hp

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD or 4WD

Operating Weight: 2196 lbs (2WD) or 2382 lbs (4WD)

Fuel Type: Diesel

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Kubota L245 Tractor

Kubota L245 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Below Average

Greater than 18% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Below Average

Greater than 28% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Excellent

Greater than 94% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Kubota
Model: DH1101
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Natural aspiration
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 68.0 ci
Bore (in): 2.99 in
Stroke (in): 3.23 in
Rated RPM: 2800
Power Output (hp): 23.32 hp

Transmission

Type: Gear
Forward Gears: 8
Reverse Gears: 2
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 101.2 in
Width (in): 51.6 in
Height (in): 82.7 in
Operating Weight (lb): 2196 lbs (2WD) or 2382 lbs (4WD)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540 rpm
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 700 rpm
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): 1000 rpm

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: 2WD or 4WD
Steering Type: Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts): 6.97 qts
Front Tire Diameter (in): 15 in (for 5.00-15)
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): 24 in (for 11.2-24)
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year: 1985
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category: I
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 1539 lbs
Operator Station Type: Open operator station. Two-post ROPS (option)
Starter Type: Electric Starter
Brake Type: Differential mechanical expanding shoe
Hydraulic System Type: Open center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: 1978

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 23.32 HP (17.39 kW) at 2700 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 1.73 gal/hr (6.55 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.523 lb/hp.hr (0.318 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

Drawbar Power: 18.66 HP (13.91 kW) with a drawbar pull of 1884 lbs (8.38 kN) and a speed of 3.77 mph (6.07 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.585 lb/hp.hr (0.356 kg/kW.h) with an efficiency of 13.99 Hp.hr/gal (2.76 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 54.8 lb.-ft. (74.4 Nm) at 1600 rpm
Torque Rise: 25.3%

Hydraulic Performance

Pump Delivery Rate: 6.8 GPM (25.7 l/min) at 1000 psi (69 bar) and rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power: 3.13 HP (2.33 kW) at delivery pressure

Overall Efficiency

PTO Power Efficiency: 21.13 HP (15.76 kW) at 2700 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Standard PTO Speed: 0.517 lb/hp.hr (0.314 kg/kW), with a fuel consumption of 1.71 gal/hr (6.46 l/h) at 540 rpm

Tractor Test Lab. (1978). Nebraska OECD Tractor Test 1283 for Kubota L245 Diesel. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/1602