Kubota L275

The Kubota L275 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 79.3 ci 1.3 L engine. The rated power output is 27.5 hp 20.5 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 7 reverse. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 2,600 lbs 1179 kg.

Overview

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

Production
Manufacturer	Kubota
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan

Variants
L275	2WD
L275DT	4WD

Kubota L275 Engine
Kubota 1.3L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	7.4 gal 28.0 L
Engine details ...

Kubota L275 Transmission
8-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Kubota L275 Power
Engine (gross)	27.5 hp 20.5 kW
PTO (claimed)	23 hp 17.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)	18.57 hp 13.8 kW
PTO (tested)	23.42 hp 17.5 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Drive	4x2 2WD
	4x4 MFWD 4WD (L275DT)
Steering	manual
	power assist optional
Differential mechanical wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pump flow	6.2 gpm 23.5 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	live
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	66.5 inches (2WD) 168 cm
	64.6 inches (4WD) 164 cm
Weight	2,600 lbs 1179 kg
Front tire	5.00-15
Rear tire	11.2-24
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
Tractors and Excavators published in 1982, by Kubota

Engine

Engine Detail — 79.3 ci / 1.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Kubota D1302-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)	27.5 hp 20.5 kW
Air cleaner	paper element
Compression	21:1
Rated RPM	2600
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — 8 forward and 7 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	8 forward and 7 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Four gears in two ranges with forward/reverse shuttle.

Dimensions

Kubota L275 Tires
Ag front	5.00-15 (2WD)
	7-16 (4WD)
Ag rear	11.2-24
Lawn/turf front	23x8.50-12 (2WD)
	27x8.50-16 (4WD)
Lawn/turf rear	13.6-16

Dimensions
Wheelbase	66.5 inches (2WD) 168 cm
	64.6 inches (4WD) 164 cm
Length	112.6 inches 286 cm
Width	55.1 inches 139 cm
Height (exhaust)	78.1 inches 198 cm
Operating weight	2,600 lbs 1179 kg
Ground clearance	14.4 inches (2WD) 36 cm
	12.2 inches (4WD) 30 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1407
Diesel 8-speed 4WD September 17 - October 2, 1981 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1407 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	23.42 hp 17.5 kW
Fuel use	1.6 gal/hour 6.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	23.01 hp 17.2 kW
Fuel use	1.6 gal/hour 6.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	18.57 hp 13.8 kW
Fuel use	1.6 gal/hour 6.1 l/hour
Gear 6 used for power test.
Max pull	3,302 lbs 1497 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 L275 with front-end loader.

Kubota L275 with front-end loader.

Kubota L275 operator station.