Kubota L2850
The Kubota L2850 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 105.7 ci 1.7 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 34.0 hp / 25.4 kW. Transmission: Glide Shift. Operating weight: 476 lbs 215 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 34.0 hp / 25.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7.7 gal
29.1 L
Transmission
Glide Shift
Operating Weight
476 lbs
215 kg
Overview
 | 1985 - 1992
L SeriesCompact Utility tractor
L Series
Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Kubota L2850 Engine | |
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Kubota 1.7L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Kubota L2850 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 34.0 hp
25.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 27 hp
20.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 23.16 hp
17.3 kW |
PTO (tested) | 27.51 hp
20.5 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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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. Optional sunshade. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 7.7 gal
29.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 8.2 gal
31.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 8.2 gal
31.0 L |
Pressure | 2275 psi
156.9 bar |
Valves | 1 to 3 |
Pump flow | 7.8 gpm
29.5 lpm |
Steering flow | 2.8 gpm
10.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 2,425 lbs
1099 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1,980 lbs
898 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | continuous |
live (optional) | |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
1000@2438 | |
Mid PTO | optional |
Mid PTO Type | 1080/2000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 68.3 inches
173 cm |
Weight | 2480 to 2800 pounds |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
Rear tire | 12.4-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 35 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 110 |
References | |
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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 | |
New Product Guide L-Series Tractors published in 1988, by Kubota | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 105.7 ci / 1.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota V1702-DI-A |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 105.7 ci
1.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.23x3.23 inches
82 x 82 mm |
Power (gross) | 34.0 hp
25.4 kW |
Air cleaner | paper element |
Compression | 18:1 |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 8.9 qts
8.4 L |
Coolant capacity | 7.4 qts
7.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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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 plates |
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. | |
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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. | |
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Transmission — Glide Shift
Transmission | Glide Shift |
Type | power shift |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
With 12.4-24 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Kubota L2850 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.00-15 (2WD) |
7-16 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 12.4-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 68.3 inches
173 cm |
Length | 114.2 inches
290 cm |
Width | 53.9 inches
136 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 78.3 inches
198 cm |
Ground clearance | 14.0 inches (2WD)
35 cm |
13.6 inches (4WD)
34 cm | |
Front tread | 45.3 to 57.1 inches
115 to 145 cm (2WD) |
Front tread | 44.1 inches
112 cm (4WD) |
Rear tread | 41.3 to 59.6 inches
104 to 151 cm |
Kubota L2850 Weight | |
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2WD Shipping | 2480 lbs
1124 kg |
4WD Shipping | 2710 lbs
1229 kg |
GST 4WD Shipping | 2800 lbs
1270 kg |
4WD Operating | 2790 lbs
1265 kg |
Ballasted | 4580 lbs
2077 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1587 | |
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Diesel 8-speed 4WD
October 30 - November 7, 1985
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1587 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 27.51 hp
20.5 kW |
Fuel use | 1.7 gal/hour
6.4 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 27.96 hp
20.8 kW |
Fuel use | 1.6 gal/hour
6.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 23.16 hp
17.3 kW |
Fuel use | 1.7 gal/hour
6.4 l/hour |
Max pull | 4,030 lbs
1828 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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72" mid-mount mower deck | |
Kubota BF500 loader | |
Kubota LA650A loader | |
Backhoe | |
A number of attachment were available for the Kubota L2850. In addition to a mid-mount mower, a rear 72 inch mower was available. Tillers were available in 40-inch (FL1021) and 50-inch (FL1271) sizes. A 65-inch box scaper was available along with the BL78 post hole digger. |
72" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Kubota RC72-28 |
3-blade | |
Cutting width | 72 inches
182 cm |
Weight | 476 lbs
215 kg |
Overall width | 88.6 inches
225 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 4.5 inch
3 to 11 cm |
Kubota BL4520B Backhoe | |
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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 | |
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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 L4560 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota L4560 Backhoe |
Transport height | 105 inches
266 cm |
Bucket width | 13 inches
33 cm |
18 inches
45 cm | |
24 inches
60 cm | |
30 inches
76 cm | |
Digging depth | 99 inches
251 cm |
Reach from pivot | 147 inches
373 cm |
Loading height | 99.25 inches
252 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 190° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 4920 lbs
2231 kg |
Dipperstick force | 2430 lbs
1102 kg |
Kubota BL4590 Backhoe | |
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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 |
Photos
Kubota L2850 with LA500 front-end loader, right side.
Kubota L2850 with LA500 front-end loader, left-rear view.
Kubota L2850DT with BH 4560 backhoe and BF550 loader.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Kubota L2850 based on its 34 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
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 L2850.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4.4 hrs
Approximately 4.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (7.7 gal / 29.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.8 gal/hr (6.7 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 L2850 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota L2850.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)34 hp
Kilowatts (kW)25.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)34.5 PS
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