Kubota L2550

The Kubota L2550 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 85.1 ci 1.4 L engine. The rated power output is 29.5 hp 22.0 kW. Transmission: Glide Shift. Operating weight: 2250 to 2575 pounds.

Overview

	1985 - 1992 L SeriesCompact Utility tractor
1985 - 1992
L Series
Compact Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Kubota
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan

Variants
L2550F	2WD
L2550DT	4WD

Kubota L2550 Engine
Kubota 1.4L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Kubota L2550 Power
Engine (gross)	29.5 hp 22.0 kW
PTO (claimed)	23.5 hp 17.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)	19.96 hp 14.9 kW
PTO (tested)	23.98 hp 17.9 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Steering	manual
	power *Optional equipment. Standard with Glide Shift.
Differential wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS.

Capacity
Fuel	7.7 gal 29.1 L
Hydraulic system	8.2 gal 31.0 L

Hydraulics
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
Rear Type	I
Control	position control
	draft control OptOptional
Rear lift (at ends)	2,425 lbs 1099 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	1,980 lbs 898 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
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
Wheelbase	64.6 inches 164 cm
Weight	2250 to 2575 pounds
Front tire	5.00-15
Rear tire	11.2-24
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	35
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	80

References
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
L2850GST/L2550GST published in 1988, by Kubota
L2250/L2550/L2850 published in 1992, by Kubota
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine Detail — 85.1 ci / 1.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Kubota D1402-DI-A
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	85.1 ci 1.4 L
Bore/Stroke	3.35x3.23 inches 85 x 82 mm
Power (gross)	29.5 hp 22.0 kW
Air cleaner	paper element
Compression	18:1
Rated RPM	2600
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	6.0 qts 5.7 L
Coolant capacity	5.3 qts 5.0 L

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed mechanical shuttle
8-speed partially synchronized
8-speed power shift

Transmission — 8 forward and 7 reverse mechanical shuttle

Type	mechanical shuttle
Gears	8 forward and 7 reverse
Clutch	dry plate
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.

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.

Transmission — Glide Shift

Transmission	Glide Shift
Type	power shift
Gears	8 forward and reverse
Clutch	wet disc
With 11.2-24 rear tires.

Dimensions

Kubota L2550 Tires
Ag front	5.00-15 (2WD)
	7-16 (4WD)
Ag rear	11.2-24

Dimensions
Wheelbase	64.6 inches 164 cm
Length	109.1 inches 277 cm
Width	51.4 inches 130 cm
Height (exhaust)	78.5 inches 199 cm
Ground clearance	14.6 inches (2WD) 37 cm
	13.6 inches (4WD) 34 cm
Front tread	37.8 to 49.6 inches 96 to 125 cm (2WD)
Front tread	44.1 inches 112 cm (4WD)
Rear tread	40.6 to 55.1 inches 103 to 139 cm

Kubota L2550 Weight
2WD Shipping	2250 lbs 1020 kg
4WD Shipping	2470 lbs 1120 kg
GST 4WD Shipping	2557 lbs 1159 kg
4WD Operating	2575 lbs 1168 kg
Ballasted	3850 lbs 1746 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1586
Diesel 8-speed 4WD October 28 - November 13, 1985 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1586 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	23.98 hp 17.9 kW
Fuel use	1.5 gal/hour 5.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	24.24 hp 18.1 kW
Fuel use	1.5 gal/hour 5.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	19.96 hp 14.9 kW
Fuel use	1.5 gal/hour 5.7 l/hour
Max pull	3,278 lbs 1486 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
60" mid-mount mower deck
72" mid-mount mower deck
Kubota BF400G loader
Kubota LA450A loader
Backhoe
The Kubota L2550 could be fitted with a 65-inch box scraper or the BL78 post hole digger. Rear-mounted tillers were matched in 40-inch (FL1021) and 50-inch (FL1271) widths.

Kubota BL4520B Backhoe
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
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
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
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 L2550