Kubota L285

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Kubota L285 is a utility tractor that was made from 1975 to 1981. It has a 2WD chassis and manual steering, making it easy to handle. The tractor uses a gear transmission with 8 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving the driver good control over speed and power.

Under the hood, the L285 has a Kubota V1501A engine. This engine is diesel-powered and has 4 cylinders. It can produce 30 hp at 2400 rpm, which is below average power for tractors. The engine size is 90.7 ci, which is also on the smaller side. The tractor weighs 2230 lb, making it lighter than many other tractors. It has a three-point hitch at the back, which lets it connect to different tools. The L285 also has two PTO speeds: 695 rpm and 1164 rpm, useful for running various attachments.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 30 hp (22.4 kW)

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 2230 lb (1012 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Kubota L285 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Kubota L285 is Below Average. It is greater than 25% 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 L285 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 L285 is Below Average. It is greater than 18% 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 L285 is Average. It is greater than 51% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kubota
Model
V1501A
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Natural
Cylinders
4
Displacement
91 ci (1.5 L)
Bore
2.99 in (75.9 mm)
Stroke
3.23 in (82.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2400
Power Output
30 hp (22.4 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Wet disc