Kubota L245
The Kubota L245 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 68.3 ci 1.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 25 hp / 18.6 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 1825 to 2382 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 25 hp / 18.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
6 gal
22.7 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
1825 to 2382 pounds
Overview
 | 1976 - 1985
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 | |
Original price was $4,000 in 1977 | |
Variants | |
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L245 | 2WD |
L245DT | 4WD |
L245H | high clearance |
Kubota L245 Engine | |
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Kubota 1.1L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Kubota L245 Transmission | |
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8-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Kubota L245 Power | |
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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 | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Differential mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Two-post ROPS optional. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 6 gal
22.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 8.7 gal
32.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 1540 lbs
698 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/700/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 |
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Dimensions
Kubota L245 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.00-15 |
Ag rear | 11.2-24 |
11.2-28 (L245HC) | |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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NTTL 1283: diesel 8-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 1284: diesel 8-speed 4WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1283 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Snowblower | |
Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
Kubota BL4520 Backhoe | |
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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.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Kubota L245 based on its 25 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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 L245.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4.6 hrs
Approximately 4.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (6 gal / 22.7 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.3 gal/hr (4.9 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 L245 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota L245.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)25 hp
Kilowatts (kW)18.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)25.3 PS
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