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Kubota L1-26
The Kubota L1-26 is a utility tractor made by Kubota, a well-known farm equipment company. This tractor was built from 1983 to 1985. It has a 2WD drive system and a shuttle transmission with 16 forward and 16 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of speed options. The L1-26 has a Kubota V1512 engine with four cylinders. It's a diesel engine that uses liquid to stay cool. The engine is naturally aspirated, which means it doesn't use extra parts to push air in. It has a below-average engine size at 91.5 cubic inches, but it spins very fast at 2600 RPM. The engine makes 25.6 horsepower, which is on the lower side for tractors. This tractor is quite light, weighing 2381 pounds. It's 121.7 inches long, 54.3 inches wide, and 77.8 inches tall. The L1-26 has farm tires on both front and back wheels and uses electricity to start up. It also has a three-point hitch at the back for attaching tools.
ManufacturerKubotaPower25.6 hpEngine4-cylTransShuttle
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Quick specs
- Category
- Utility
- Engine Power Output
- 26hp
- Operating Weight
- 2,381 lb
- Transmission
- Shuttle
At a glance
How the L1-26 compares
vs. Utility medianDistribution
Engine Power (hp)
Across all Utility tractors
25.6 hp · 17th
This model
9
Median 55 hp
177
This modelUtility tractorsMediann = 5,383
The L1-26 ranks at the 17th percentile for engine power among recorded utility tractors.
Overview
About the Kubota L1-26
The Kubota L1-26 is a utility tractor made by Kubota, a well-known farm equipment company. This tractor was built from 1983 to 1985. It has a 2WD drive system and a shuttle transmission with 16 forward and 16 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of speed options. The L1-26 has a Kubota V1512 engine with four cylinders. It's a diesel engine that uses liquid to stay cool. The engine is naturally aspirated, which means it doesn't use extra parts to push air in. It has a below-average engine size at 91.5 cubic inches, but it spins very fast at 2600 RPM. The engine makes 25.6 horsepower, which is on the lower side for tractors. This tractor is quite light, weighing 2381 pounds. It's 121.7 inches long, 54.3 inches wide, and 77.8 inches tall. The L1-26 has farm tires on both front and back wheels and uses electricity to start up. It also has a three-point hitch at the back for attaching tools.
Full specifications
Every recorded spec
General
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
|---|---|
| Model | L1-26 |
| Category | Utility tractor |
| Type | 4x2 2WD |
| Years built | 1983–1985 |
| Operating weight | 2,381lb |
Engine
| Make | Kubota |
|---|---|
| Model | V1512 |
| Power | 25.6hp |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 91.5ci |
Transmission
| Type | Shuttle |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 16 |
| Reverse gears | 16 |
Chassis & drive
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
|---|---|
| Drive | 2WD |
Dimensions
| Length | 121.7in |
|---|---|
| Width | 54.3in |
| Height | 77.8in |
| Operating weight | 2,381lb |
Head to head
L1-26 vs. Utility median
How the Kubota L1-26 compares to other Utility tractors
| Spec | This model | Utility median | Difference | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 25.6 hp | 55 hp | -53% | 17th |
| Engine Displacement | 91.5 ci | 183 ci | -50% | 20th |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | at median | 50th |
| Forward Gears | 16 | 12 | +33% | 73rd |
| Operating Weight | 2,381 lb | 5,303 lb | -55% | 15th |
| Length | 122 in | 137 in | -11% | 30th |
| Width | 54.3 in | 66 in | -18% | 25th |
| Height | 77.8 in | 94.1 in | -17% | 24th |
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 L1-26 manufactured?
Production of the Kubota L1-26 ran from 1983 through 1985.
What is the working weight of the Kubota L1-26?
The operating weight of the Kubota L1-26 is approximately 2,381 lb.
What type of transmission does the Kubota L1-26 have?
The Kubota L1-26 uses a Shuttle transmission offering 16 forward gears.
What hitch category is the Kubota L1-26?
The Kubota L1-26 uses a Category Category 3 hitch.
How powerful is the Kubota L1-26?
The Kubota L1-26 has an engine power output of 25.6 hp. It is powered by a 4-cylinder engine displacing 91.5 ci.
What routine service does the Kubota L1-26 need?
Regular maintenance for the Kubota L1-26 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.