Kubota L2250
The Kubota L2250 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 79.3 ci 1.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 26.5 hp / 19.8 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 7 reverse. Operating weight: 2170 to 2425 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 26.5 hp / 19.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7.7 gal
29.1 L
Transmission
8 forward and 7 reverse
Operating Weight
2170 to 2425 pounds
Overview
 | 1985 - 1992
L SeriesCompact Utility tractor
L Series
Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Variants | |
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L2250F | 2WD |
L2250DT | 4WD |
Kubota L2250 Engine | |
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Kubota 1.3L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Kubota L2250 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 26.5 hp
19.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 21 hp
15.7 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 16.84 hp
12.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 21.15 hp
15.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Steering | manual |
power (optional) | |
Differential wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS with optional canopy. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 7.7 gal
29.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 8.2 gal
31.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 8.2 gal
31.0 L |
Pressure | 2275 psi
156.9 bar |
Valves | 1 to 3 |
Pump flow | 6.7 gpm
25.4 lpm |
Steering flow | 2.8 gpm
10.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 1875 lbs
850 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1435 lbs
650 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | continuous |
live OptOptional | |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
1000@2438 | |
Mid PTO | optional |
Mid PTO Type | 1080/2000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 64.6 inches
164 cm |
Weight | 2170 to 2425 pounds |
Front tire | 4.00-15 |
Rear tire | 9.5-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 35 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 80 |
References | |
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Backhoes published in 1992, by Kubota | |
Backhoes published in 1994, by Kubota | |
Mid-Mount Mowers B/L Series published in 1994, by Kubota* | |
Front Loaders published in 1988, by Kubota | |
Front Loaders B, L and M-Series published in 1994, by Kubota* | |
Product Catalog published in 1990, by Kubota | |
L2250/L2550/L2850 published in 1986, by Kubota | |
L2250/L2550/L2850 published in 1992, by Kubota | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 79.3 ci / 1.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota D1302-DI-A |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 79.3 ci
1.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.23x3.23 inches
82 x 82 mm |
Power (gross) | 26.5 hp
19.8 kW |
Air cleaner | paper element |
Compression | 18:1 |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 6 qts
5.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 5.3 qts
5.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed mechanical shuttle | |
8-speed partially synchronized |
Transmission — 8 forward and 7 reverse mechanical shuttle
Type | mechanical shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and 7 reverse |
Oil capacity | 32.8 qts
31.0 L |
Four gears with high and low ranges, and mechanical shuttle. Fourth gear is locked out in high range. | |
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Transmission — 8 forward and 7 reverse partially synchronized
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 8 forward and 7 reverse |
Oil capacity | 32.8 qts
31.0 L |
Four gears with high and low ranges, and mechanical shuttle. Synchronized shifting between gears 3-4 in both ranges. | |
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Dimensions
Kubota L2250 Tires | |
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2WD Ag front | 4.00-15 |
4WD Ag front | 6-14 |
Ag rear | 9.5-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 64.6 inches
164 cm |
Length | 108.3 inches
275 cm |
Width | 49.4 inches
125 cm |
Height | 79.9 inches
202 cm |
2WD Ground clearance | 13.6 inches
34 cm |
4WD] Ground clearance | 12.0 inches
30 cm |
Front tread | 39.8 inches
101 cm |
Rear tread | 40.0 to 44.7 inches
101 to 113 cm |
Kubota L2250 Weight | |
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Shipping | 2,170 lbs (2WD)
984 kg |
2,380 lbs (4WD)
1079 kg | |
Operating | 2,425 lbs (4WD)
1099 kg |
Ballasted | 3,130 lbs
1419 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1585 | |
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Diesel 8-speed 4WD
October 28 - November 5, 1985
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1585 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 21.15 hp
15.8 kW |
Fuel use | 1.3 gal/hour
4.9 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 21.45 hp
16.0 kW |
Fuel use | 1.2 gal/hour
4.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 16.84 hp
12.6 kW |
Fuel use | 1.3 gal/hour
4.9 l/hour |
Max pull | 2,673 lbs
1212 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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60" mid-mount mower deck | |
72" mid-mount mower deck | |
Kubota BF400G loader | |
Kubota LA450A loader | |
Backhoe | |
Rear-mounted tillers for the Kubota L2250 included the 40-inch model FL1021 and 50-inch model FL1271. The tractor could be equipped with the BL78 post hole digger or a 52-inch box blade. |
Kubota BL4520B Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota BL4520B Backhoe |
Transport height | 59.4 inches
150 cm |
Bucket width | 10 inches
25 cm |
12 inches
30 cm | |
16 inches
40 cm | |
24 inches
60 cm | |
Digging depth | 80.9 inches
205 cm |
Reach from pivot | 97 inches
246 cm |
Loading height | 59.7 inches
151 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 164° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 2700 lbs
1224 kg |
Dipperstick force | 1340 lbs
607 kg |
Kubota L4530B Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota L4530B Backhoe |
Transport height | 71.2 inches
180 cm |
Bucket width | 10 inches
25 cm |
12 inches
30 cm | |
16 inches
40 cm | |
24 inches
60 cm | |
Digging depth | 96 inches
243 cm |
Reach from pivot | 112 inches
284 cm |
Loading height | 70.8 inches
179 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 194° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 2890 lbs
1310 kg |
Dipperstick force | 1645 lbs
746 kg |
Kubota BL4590 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota BL4590 Backhoe |
Transport height | 79 inches
200 cm |
Bucket width | 13 inches
33 cm |
18 inches
45 cm | |
24 inches
60 cm | |
30 inches
76 cm | |
36 inches
91 cm | |
Digging depth | 90.2 inches
229 cm |
Reach from pivot | 116.5 inches
295 cm |
Loading height | 78.9 inches
200 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 2950 lbs
1338 kg |
Dipperstick force | 1740 lbs
789 kg |
Kubota BL4690 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota BL4690 Backhoe |
Transport height | 76.8 inches
195 cm |
Bucket width | 10 inches
25 cm |
12 inches
30 cm | |
16 inches
40 cm | |
24 inches
60 cm | |
Digging depth | 90.2 inches
229 cm |
Reach from pivot | 116.5 inches
295 cm |
Loading height | 75.5 inches
191 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 2950 lbs
1338 kg |
Dipperstick force | 1740 lbs
789 kg |
Photos
Kubota L2250
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Kubota L2250 based on its 26.5 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
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. |
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 L2250.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.6 hrs
Approximately 5.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (7.7 gal / 29.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.4 gal/hr (5.2 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 L2250 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota L2250.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)26.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)19.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)26.9 PS
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