Kubota L2800
The Kubota L2800 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 85 ci 1.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 29 hp / 21.6 kW. Transmission: constant mesh. Operating weight: 2359 to 2600 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 29 hp / 21.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
9 gal
34.1 L
Transmission
constant mesh
Operating Weight
2359 to 2600 pounds
Overview
![]() | 2004 - 2010
Model year 2004-20072008-2010
Standard L SeriesCompact Utility tractor
Standard L Series
Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Variants | |
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L2800F | 2WD gear |
L2800DT | 4WD gear |
L2800HST | 4WD hydro |
Kubota L2800 Engine | |
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Kubota 1.4L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Kubota L2800 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 29 hp
21.6 kW |
Gear PTO (claimed) | 24 hp
17.9 kW |
Hydro PTO (claimed) | 22.5 hp
16.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | rear standard |
Power steering | |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Foldable ROPS optional. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 9 gal
34.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 7.3 gal
27.6 L |
Front axle | 4.8 qts
4.5 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 7.3 gal
27.6 L |
Valves | 0 to 3 |
Pump flow | 6.8 gpm
25.7 lpm |
Total flow | 11.1 gpm
42.0 lpm |
Steering flow | 4.3 gpm
16.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 1985 lbs
900 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1433 lbs
650 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Hydro Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2430 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 63.4 inches
161 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 63.3 inches
160 cm |
Weight | 2359 to 2600 pounds |
Front tire | 5-15 |
2WD Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery CCA | 490 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 85 ci / 1.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota D1403 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Original engine. Used in the L2800 from 2004 until the 2008 model year. | |
Displacement | 85 ci
1.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.15x3.638 inches
80 x 92 mm |
Emissions | Tier II |
Power (gross) | 29 hp
21.6 kW |
Rated RPM | 2800 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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hydrostatic | |
8-speed |
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (3-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
With 11.2-24 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — constant mesh
Transmission | constant mesh |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dry |
Oil capacity | 29.2 qts
27.6 L |
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (Low/High) and reverse (R). Mechanical shuttle shifting between forward-low and reverse. | |
With 11.2-24 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Kubota L2800 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5-15. Rear: 11.2-24 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24 |
Lawn/turf front | 23x8.50-12 |
4WD Lawn/turf front | 25x8.50-14 |
Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
Industrial front | 27x8.50-15 |
Industrial rear | 15-19.5R4 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 63.4 inches
161 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 63.3 inches
160 cm |
2WD Length | 110.6 inches
280 cm |
4WD Length | 106.5 inches
270 cm |
Width | 51.4 inches
130 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 85 inches
215 cm |
4WD Clearance (front axle) | 13.4 inches
34 cm |
2WD Clearance (front axle) | 13.6 inches
34 cm |
2WD Front tread | 41.3 inches
104 cm |
4WD Front tread | 43.1 inches
109 cm |
Rear tread | 40.2 to 50.8 inches
102 to 129 cm |
Kubota L2800 Weight | |
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2WD gear | 2359 lbs
1070 kg |
4WD gear | 2536 lbs
1150 kg |
4WD hydro | 2600 lbs
1179 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Front-end loader | |
Backhoe | |
Additional Kubota implements included 40, 50 or 60-inch rear tillers and a 64- or 74-inch rear-mount snowblower. |
Kubota BH76 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota BH76 Backhoe |
Transport height | 79.5 inches
201 cm |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 89.4 inches
227 cm |
Reach from pivot | 120.4 inches
305 cm |
Loading height | 67.6 inches
171 cm |
Bucket force | 3,259 lbs
1478 kg |
Dipperstick force | 2,047 lbs
928 kg |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Kubota L2800 based on its 29 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 L2800.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6 hrs
Approximately 6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (9 gal / 34.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.5 gal/hr (5.7 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 L2800 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota L2800.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)29 hp
Kilowatts (kW)21.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)29.4 PS
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