Kubota L2850

1985 - 1992

L Series

Compact Utility tractor

Manufacturer

Kubota

Compact Utility tractor

Kubota 1.7L 4-cyl diesel

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

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.

Fuel

7.7 gal 29.1 L

Hydraulic system

8.2 gal 31.0 L

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

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

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

Wheelbase

68.3 inches 173 cm

Weight

2480 to 2800 pounds

Front tire

5.00-15

Rear tire

12.4-24

Ground

negative

Charging system

alternator

Charging amps

35

Battery volts

12

Battery AH

110

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.

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

8-speed mechanical shuttle

8-speed partially synchronized

8-speed power shift

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.

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

Type

power shift

Gears

8 forward and reverse

Clutch

wet disc

With 12.4-24 rear tires.

Ag front

5.00-15 (2WD)

7-16 (4WD)

Ag rear

12.4-24

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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