Kubota L235

The Kubota L235 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 68 ci 1.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 23.5 hp / 17.5 kW; Diesel (listed): 1.36 hp / 1.0 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 7 reverse. Operating weight: 1950 to 2435 pounds.

Overview

	1981 - 1985 L SeriesCompact Utility tractor L Series Compact Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Kubota
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan

Kubota L235 Engine
Kubota 1.1L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	7.4 gal 28.0 L
Engine details ...

Kubota L235 Transmission
8-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Kubota L235 Power
Engine (gross)	23.5 hp 17.5 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	15 hp 11.2 kW
PTO (claimed)	19.6 hp 14.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)	15.28 hp 11.4 kW
PTO (tested)	19.59 hp 14.6 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering	manual
	power assist optional
Wet disc brakes
Open operator statio. Two-post ROPS available.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	2250 psi 155.1 bar
Pump flow	6.2 gpm 23.5 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	continuous
	live (optional)
Rear PTO Type	540/828

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	66.5 inches (2WD) 168 cm
	64.6 inches (4WD) 164 cm
Weight	1950 to 2435 pounds
Front tire	4.00-15
Rear tire	9.5-24 (2WD)
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
TR published by Iseki
TR
Tractors and Excavators published in 1982, by Kubota

Engine

Engine Detail — 68 ci / 1.1 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Kubota D1102-A
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	68 ci 1.1 L
Bore/Stroke	3.0x3.2 inches 76 x 81 mm
Power (gross)	23.5 hp 17.5 kW
Air cleaner	paper element
Pre-heating	glow plugs
Rated RPM	2600
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Starter power	1.36 hp 1.0 kW

Transmission

Transmission — 8 forward and 7 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	8 forward and 7 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Oil capacity	25.4 qts 24.0 L
Four gears in two ranges with forward/reverse shuttle.

Dimensions

Kubota L235 Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24 (2WD)
	Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24 (4WD)
Lawn/turf front	23x8.50-12 (2WD)
	25x8.50-14 (4WD)
Lawn/turf rear	16.3-16

Dimensions
Wheelbase	66.5 inches (2WD) 168 cm
	64.6 inches (4WD) 164 cm
Length	112.6 inches 286 cm
Width	49.4 inches 125 cm
Height (exhaust)	76.8 inches 195 cm

Kubota L235 Weight
Shipping	1,950 lbs (2WD ag tire) 884 kg
	1,960 lbs (2WD turf tire) 889 kg
	2,115 lbs (4WD ag tire) 959 kg
	2,140 lbs (4WD turf tire) 970 kg
Operating	2,435 lbs 1104 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1406
Diesel 8-speed 4WD September 17 - 30, 1981 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1406 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	19.59 hp 14.6 kW
Fuel use	1.4 gal/hour 5.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	19.63 hp 14.6 kW
Fuel use	1.4 gal/hour 5.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	15.28 hp 11.4 kW
Fuel use	1.4 gal/hour 5.3 l/hour
Gear 6 used for power test.
Max pull	3,065 lbs 1390 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.

Attachments

Attachment overview
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

Kubota L4530 Backhoe
Backhoe type	Kubota L4530 Backhoe
Transport height	73.6 inches 186 cm
Bucket width	10 inches 25 cm
	12 inches 30 cm
	16 inches 40 cm
2-Foot flat digging depth	85 inches 215 cm
Reach from pivot	110 inches 279 cm
Loading height	73.2 inches 185 cm
Bucket Rotation	164°
Swing Arc	180°
Bucket force	1645 lbs 746 kg
Dipperstick force	2890 lbs 1310 kg

Photos

Kubota L235