Kubota L245

The Kubota L245 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 68.3 ci 1.1 L engine. The rated power output is 25 hp 18.6 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 1825 to 2382 pounds.

Overview

	1976 - 1985 L SeriesCompact Utility tractor
1976 - 1985
L Series
Compact Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Kubota
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan
Original price was $4,000 in 1977

Variants
L245	2WD
L245DT	4WD
L245H	high clearance

Kubota L245 Engine
Kubota 1.1L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Kubota L245 Transmission
8-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Kubota L245 Power
Engine	25 hp 18.6 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	17.8 hp 13.3 kW
PTO (claimed)	22 hp 16.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)	18.10 hp 13.5 kW
PTO (tested)	22.35 hp 16.7 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Manual steering
Differential mechanical wet disc brakes
Open operator station. Two-post ROPS optional.

Capacity
Fuel	6 gal 22.7 L
Hydraulic system	8.7 gal 32.9 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	8.7 gal 32.9 L
Pressure	2000 psi 137.9 bar
Total flow	3.7 gpm 14.0 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I
Rear lift (at ends)	1540 lbs 698 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/700/1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	63 inches (2WD) 160 cm
	61.2 inches (4WD) 155 cm
Weight	1825 to 2382 pounds
Front tire	5.00-15
Rear tire	11.2-24
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
Mid-Mount Mowers B/L Series published in 1978, by Kubota
Tractors and Excavators published in 1981, by Kubota

Engine

Engine Detail — 68.3 ci / 1.1 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Kubota DH1101
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	68.3 ci 1.1 L
Bore/Stroke	3.00x3.23 inches 76 x 82 mm
Power	25 hp 18.6 kW
Air cleaner	paper element
Compression	21:1
Rated RPM	2800
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	5.2 qts 4.9 L
Coolant capacity	7 qts 6.6 L

Transmission

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	dry plate
Oil capacity	34.9 qts 33.0 L

Dimensions

Kubota L245 Tires
Ag front	5.00-15
Ag rear	11.2-24
	11.2-28 (L245HC)

Dimensions
Wheelbase	63 inches (2WD) 160 cm
	61.2 inches (4WD) 155 cm
Length	101.5 inches 257 cm
Width	51.6 inches 131 cm
Height (exhaust)	84.6 inches (L245HC) 214 cm
2WD Ground clearance	13.6 inches 34 cm
4WD Ground clearance	12 inches 30 cm
2WD Front tread	37.75 to 51.625 inches 95 to 131 cm
4WD Front tread	39.75 inches 100 cm
Rear tread	41.125 to 55.375 inches 104 to 140 cm

Kubota L245 Weight
2WD Shipping	1825 lbs 827 kg
4WD Shipping	2000 lbs 907 kg
2WD Operating	2196 lbs 996 kg
4WD Operating	2382 lbs 1080 kg
Ballasted	3792 lbs 1720 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1283: diesel 8-speed 2WD
NTTL 1284: diesel 8-speed 4WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 1283
Diesel 8-speed 2WD August 25 - September 5, 1978 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1283 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	22.06 hp 16.5 kW
Fuel use	1.7 gal/hour 6.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	20.11 hp 15.0 kW
Fuel use	1.4 gal/hour 5.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	17.83 hp 13.3 kW
Fuel use	1.7 gal/hour 6.4 l/hour
Gear 7 used for power test.
Max pull	2,067 lbs 937 kg
Gear 5 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1284
Diesel 8-speed 4WD August 25 - September 9, 1978 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1284 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	22.35 hp 16.7 kW
Fuel use	1.6 gal/hour 6.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	20.15 hp 15.0 kW
Fuel use	1.4 gal/hour 5.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	18.10 hp 13.5 kW
Fuel use	1.7 gal/hour 6.4 l/hour
Gear 7 used for power test.
Max pull	2,419 lbs 1097 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

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 L245DT compact utility tractor, right side.

Kubota L245 with rear mower.

Kubota L245DT with front-end loader.