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Kubota L1-285

The Kubota L1-285 is a utility tractor that was made from 1986 to 1988. It's a 2WD tractor, which means it has two-wheel drive. This tractor is good for basic farm work and has a 16-speed transmission for both forward and reverse gears. The L1-285 has a Kubota V1512 engine with four cylinders. It's a diesel engine that's liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated. The engine is 91.5 cubic inches and runs at 2700 RPM, which is very high compared to other tractors. It produces 27.6 horsepower, which is below average for its class. The tractor weighs 2546 pounds, which is on the lighter side. It's 124.4 inches long, 55.9 inches wide, and 56.3 inches tall. The L1-285 has agricultural tires on both the front and rear, and it starts with an electric starter.

ManufacturerKubotaPower27.6 hpEngine4-cyl
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Category
Utility
Engine Power Output
28hp
Operating Weight
2,546 lb
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How the L1-285 compares

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Distribution

Engine Power (hp)

Across all Utility tractors

27.6 hp · 19th

This model

9
Median 55 hp
177
This modelUtility tractorsMediann = 5,383

The L1-285 ranks at the 19th percentile for engine power among recorded utility tractors.

Overview

About the Kubota L1-285

The Kubota L1-285 is a utility tractor that was made from 1986 to 1988. It's a 2WD tractor, which means it has two-wheel drive. This tractor is good for basic farm work and has a 16-speed transmission for both forward and reverse gears. The L1-285 has a Kubota V1512 engine with four cylinders. It's a diesel engine that's liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated. The engine is 91.5 cubic inches and runs at 2700 RPM, which is very high compared to other tractors. It produces 27.6 horsepower, which is below average for its class. The tractor weighs 2546 pounds, which is on the lighter side. It's 124.4 inches long, 55.9 inches wide, and 56.3 inches tall. The L1-285 has agricultural tires on both the front and rear, and it starts with an electric starter.

Full specifications

Every recorded spec

General

ManufacturerKubota
ModelL1-285
CategoryUtility tractor
Type4x2 2WD
Years built1986–1988
Operating weight2,546lb

Engine

MakeKubota
ModelV1512
Power27.6hp
Cylinders4
Displacement91.5ci

Transmission

Forward gears16
Reverse gears16

Chassis & drive

Chassis4x2 2WD
Drive2WD

Dimensions

Length124.4in
Width55.9in
Height56.3in
Operating weight2,546lb

Head to head

L1-285 vs. Utility median

How the Kubota L1-285 compares to other Utility tractors

SpecThis modelUtility medianDifferencePercentile
Engine Power27.6 hp55 hp-50%19th
Engine Displacement91.5 ci183 ci-50%20th
Cylinders44at median50th
Forward Gears1612+33%73rd
Operating Weight2,546 lb5,303 lb-52%17th
Length124 in137 in-9%34th
Width55.9 in66 in-15%29th
Height56.3 in94.1 in-40%7th

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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FAQ

Common questions

When was the Kubota L1-285 made?

The Kubota L1-285 was manufactured from 1986 to 1988.

What is the engine power output of the Kubota L1-285?

Rated engine output for the Kubota L1-285 is 27.6 hp, delivered by a 4-cylinder engine. The engine displaces 91.5 ci.

What is the operating weight of the Kubota L1-285?

In working trim, the Kubota L1-285 comes in at roughly 2,546 lb.

How do I maintain a Kubota L1-285?

Routine service for the Kubota L1-285 covers engine oil and filter changes, hydraulic and coolant level checks, air filter cleaning, and scheduled inspections. Refer to the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for exact intervals.