Kubota L275
The Kubota L275 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 79.3 ci 1.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 27.5 hp / 20.5 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 7 reverse. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 2,600 lbs 1179 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 27.5 hp / 20.5 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
7.4 gal
28.0 L
Transmission
8 forward and 7 reverse
Operating Weight
2,600 lbs
1179 kg
Overview
 | 1981 - 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 | |
Variants | |
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L275 | 2WD |
L275DT | 4WD |
Kubota L275 Engine | |
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Kubota 1.3L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 7.4 gal
28.0 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Kubota L275 Transmission | |
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8-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Kubota L275 Power | |
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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 | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 MFWD 4WD (L275DT) | |
Steering | manual |
power assist optional | |
Differential mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pump flow | 6.2 gpm
23.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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. | |
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Dimensions
Kubota L275 Tires | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
Kubota L4530 Backhoe | |
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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.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Kubota L275 based on its 27.5 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 L275.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.2 hrs
Approximately 5.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (7.4 gal / 28 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.4 gal/hr (5.4 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 L275 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota L275.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)27.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)20.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)27.9 PS
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