Kubota KL36
The Kubota KL36 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 91.5 ci 1.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 35.5 hp / 26.5 kW. Transmission: 24 forward and 16 reverse. Operating weight: 3318 to 3715 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 35.5 hp / 26.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
10.6 gal
40.1 L
Transmission
24 forward and 16 reverse
Operating Weight
3318 to 3715 pounds
Overview
 | 1999 - 2005
KL SeriesCompact Utility tractor
KL Series
Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Kubota KL36 Engine | |
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Kubota 1.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 10.6 gal
40.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Kubota KL36 Power | |
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Engine | 35.5 hp
26.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Cab optional. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 533@2700 |
752@2700 | |
931@2700 | |
1241@2700 | |
-931@2700 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 75.2 inches
191 cm |
Weight | 3318 to 3715 pounds |
Front tire | 8-18 |
Rear tire | 12.4-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 91.5 ci / 1.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota D1503 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 91.5 ci
1.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.27x3.64 inches
83 x 92 mm |
Power | 35.5 hp
26.5 kW |
Rated RPM | 2700 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed | |
24-speed |
Transmission — 16 forward and reverse
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges with additional creeper range and shuttle shift. | |
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Transmission | |
Gears | 24 forward and 16 reverse |
Twelve gears in two ranges (creeper and high) with shuttle shift. Only eight gears available in reverse. | |
Dimensions
Kubota KL36 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8-18. Rear: 12.4-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 75.2 inches
191 cm |
Length | 136.6 inches
346 cm |
Width | 57.9 inches
147 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 78 inches
198 cm |
Height (cab) | 78.5 inches
199 cm |
ROPS Weight | 3318 lbs
1505 kg |
Cab Weight | 3715 lbs
1685 kg |
Ground clearance | 14.4 inches
36 cm |
Front tread | 46.5 inches
118 cm |
Rear tread | 44.9 to 56.3 inches
114 to 143 cm |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Kubota KL36 based on its 35.5 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota KL36.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.7 hrs
Approximately 5.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (10.6 gal / 40.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.8 gal/hr (7 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Kubota KL36 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota KL36.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)35.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)26.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)36 PS
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