Kubota L1-385
The Kubota L1-385 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 132.1 ci 2.2 L engine. The rated power output is 38 hp 28.3 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 15 reverse. Operating weight: 3594 to 3814 pounds.
Engine Power
38 hp
28.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
12.2 gal
46.2 L
Transmission
16 forward and 15 reverse
Operating Weight
3594 to 3814 pounds
Kubota L1-385 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1987 - 1991
L1 SeriesCompact Utility tractor |
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1987 - 1991 | |
L1 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Variants | |
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L1-385D | 4WD |
L1-385DN | loader-compatible |
Kubota L1-385 Engine | |
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Kubota 2.2L 5-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 12.2 gal
46.2 L |
Engine details ... | |
Kubota L1-385 Transmission | |
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16-speed | |
Transmission details ... |
Kubota L1-385 Power | |
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Engine | 38 hp
28.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 36.7 hp
27.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Four-post ROPS. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | JIS1 |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 544@2600 |
714@2600 | |
912@2600 | |
1196@2600 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 76.6 inches
194 cm |
Weight | 3594 to 3814 pounds |
Front tire | 5.50-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 12.4-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator Manual L1 (30810-1921-4) |
Engine
Engine Detail — 132.1 ci / 2.2 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota F2202 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 5-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 132.1 ci
2.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.23x3.23 inches
82 x 82 mm |
Power | 38 hp
28.3 kW |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 16 forward and 15 reverse
Gears | 16 forward and 15 reverse |
Four gears in four ranges with shuttle shift. | |
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Dimensions
Kubota L1-385 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 12.4-28 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8-16. Rear: 12.4-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 76.6 inches
194 cm |
Length | 140 inches
355 cm |
Width | 60.6 inches
153 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 84.5 inches
214 cm |
2WD Weight | 3594 lbs
1630 kg |
4WD Weight | 3814 lbs
1730 kg |
2WD Ground clearance | 14 inches
35 cm |
4WD Ground clearance | 13.4 inches
34 cm |
2WD Front tread | 44.9 to 57.5 inches
114 to 146 cm |
4WD Front tread | 47.2 inches
119 cm |
Rear tread | 45.3 to 63.4 inches
115 to 161 cm |
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