Kubota L185

The Kubota L185 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 45.3 ci 0.7 L engine. The rated power output is 17 hp 12.7 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 1595 to 1785 pounds.

Overview

	1977 - 1982 Compact Utility tractor
1977 - 1982
Compact Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Kubota
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan
Original price was $6,400 in 1982

Variants
L185TP	2WD turf
L185FP	2WD ag
L185DT	4WD

Kubota L185 Engine
Kubota 0.7L 2-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	5.8 gal 22.0 L
Engine details ...

Kubota L185 Power
Engine	17 hp 12.7 kW
PTO (claimed)	15 hp 11.2 kW

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I
Control	position control
	draft control OptOptional
Rear lift (at ends)	2200 lbs 997 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission
Rear PTO Type	540/700/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@2430
	702@2430
	1007@2430
Front PTO Type	2430

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	60 inches 152 cm
Weight	1595 to 1785 pounds
Front tire	4.00-15
2WD Rear tire	9.5-24
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
Mid-Mount Mowers B/L Series published in 1978, by Kubota
New L185DT Tractor published in 1978, by Kubota
New L185FP Tractor published in 1978, by Kubota
New L185TP Tractor published in 1978, by Kubota

Engine

Engine Detail — 45.3 ci / 0.7 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Kubota Z751
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	2-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	45.3 ci 0.7 L
Bore/Stroke	2.99x3.23 inches 76 x 82 mm
Power	17 hp 12.7 kW
Rated RPM	2800
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed gear
16-speed creeper

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission
Type	creeper
Gears	16 forward and 4 reverse

Dimensions

Kubota L185 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5/9-24
Lawn/turf front	20x8.00-10
Lawn/turf rear	13.6-16

Dimensions
Wheelbase	60 inches 152 cm
Length	100 inches 254 cm
Width	54 inches 137 cm
Height (steering wheel)	53 inches 134 cm
Height (exhaust)	76.1 inches 193 cm
Ground clearance	10 inches 25 cm
Front tread	39.375 inches 100 cm
Rear tread	40.5 inches 102 cm

Kubota L185 Weight
Shipping	1595 lbs (L185FP) 723 kg
	1628 lbs (L185TP) 738 kg
	1785 lbs (L185DT) 809 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
Snowblower
Front-end loader
Backhoe

Kubota BL4520 Backhoe
Backhoe type	Kubota BL4520 Backhoe
Transport height	61.2 inches 155 cm
Bucket width	10 inches 25 cm
	12 inches 30 cm
	16 inches 40 cm
2-Foot flat digging depth	79.5 inches 201 cm
Reach from pivot	97.8 inches 248 cm
Loading height	84 inches 213 cm
Bucket Rotation	170°
Swing Arc	177°
Bucket force	1450 lbs 657 kg
Dipperstick force	2885 lbs 1308 kg

Photos

Kubota L185