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Kubota L1-215
The Kubota L1-215 is a compact utility tractor that was made from 1986 to 1988. It's a 2WD tractor, which means it has two-wheel drive. This tractor is great for small farms and light work. The L1-215 has a Kubota D1302 engine with three cylinders. It's a diesel engine that doesn't need extra air pumped in to work. The engine is pretty small compared to other tractors, with 20.7 horsepower. It has 16 forward gears and 16 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of choices for different jobs. The tractor is quite light, weighing 2050 pounds, which makes it easy to move around. It's also compact, measuring about 114 inches long, 49 inches wide, and 55 inches tall.
ManufacturerKubotaPower20.7 hpEngine3-cylTransShuttle
Quick specs
- Category
- Utility
- Engine Power Output
- 21hp
- Operating Weight
- 2,050 lb
- Transmission
- Shuttle
At a glance
How the L1-215 compares
vs. Utility medianDistribution
Engine Power (hp)
Across all Utility tractors
20.7 hp · 9th
This model
9
Median 55 hp
177
This modelUtility tractorsMediann = 5,383
The L1-215 ranks at the 9th percentile for engine power among recorded utility tractors.
Overview
About the Kubota L1-215
The Kubota L1-215 is a compact utility tractor that was made from 1986 to 1988. It's a 2WD tractor, which means it has two-wheel drive. This tractor is great for small farms and light work. The L1-215 has a Kubota D1302 engine with three cylinders. It's a diesel engine that doesn't need extra air pumped in to work. The engine is pretty small compared to other tractors, with 20.7 horsepower. It has 16 forward gears and 16 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of choices for different jobs. The tractor is quite light, weighing 2050 pounds, which makes it easy to move around. It's also compact, measuring about 114 inches long, 49 inches wide, and 55 inches tall.
Full specifications
Every recorded spec
General
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
|---|---|
| Model | L1-215 |
| Category | Utility tractor |
| Type | 4x2 2WD |
| Years built | 1986–1988 |
| Operating weight | 2,050lb |
Engine
| Make | Kubota |
|---|---|
| Model | D1302 |
| Power | 20.7hp |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Displacement | 79.3ci |
| Bore | 3.23in |
| Stroke | 3.23in |
Transmission
| Type | Shuttle |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 16 |
| Reverse gears | 16 |
Chassis & drive
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
|---|---|
| Drive | 2WD |
Dimensions
| Length | 113.8in |
|---|---|
| Width | 49.4in |
| Height | 54.7in |
| Operating weight | 2,050lb |
Head to head
L1-215 vs. Utility median
How the Kubota L1-215 compares to other Utility tractors
| Spec | This model | Utility median | Difference | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 20.7 hp | 55 hp | -62% | 9th |
| Engine Displacement | 79.3 ci | 183 ci | -57% | 12th |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | -25% | 23rd |
| Forward Gears | 16 | 12 | +33% | 73rd |
| Operating Weight | 2,050 lb | 5,303 lb | -61% | 13th |
| Length | 114 in | 137 in | -17% | 19th |
| Width | 49.4 in | 66 in | -25% | 17th |
| Height | 54.7 in | 94.1 in | -42% | 5th |
Medians and percentiles are computed from the utility tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 3,933–5,720 models).
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
Common questions
What years was the Kubota L1-215 manufactured?
Production of the Kubota L1-215 ran from 1986 through 1988.
What is the working weight of the Kubota L1-215?
The operating weight of the Kubota L1-215 is approximately 2,050 lb.
What type of transmission does the Kubota L1-215 have?
The Kubota L1-215 uses a Shuttle transmission offering 16 forward gears.
What hitch category is the Kubota L1-215?
The Kubota L1-215 uses a Category I hitch.
How powerful is the Kubota L1-215?
The Kubota L1-215 has an engine power output of 20.7 hp. It is powered by a 3-cylinder engine displacing 79.3 ci.
What routine service does the Kubota L1-215 need?
Regular maintenance for the Kubota L1-215 includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.