Kubota L2900
The Kubota L2900 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 91.5 ci 1.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 29.7 hp / 22.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 32.1 hp / 23.9 kW. Transmission: Glide Shift (GST). Operating weight: 476 lbs 215 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 29.7 hp / 22.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 32.1 hp / 23.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
9.2 gal
34.8 L
Transmission
Glide Shift (GST)
Operating Weight
476 lbs
215 kg
Overview
![]() | 1994 - 1999
Grand L SeriesCompact Utility tractor
Grand L Series
Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Kubota L2900 Engine | |
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Kubota 1.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Kubota L2900 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 32.1 hp
23.9 kW |
Engine (net) | 29.7 hp
22.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 25 hp
18.6 kW |
Plows | 2 *12-inch |
1 *16-inch | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 9.2 gal
34.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 10.3 gal
39.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 10.3 gal
39.0 L |
Pressure | 2490 psi
171.7 bar |
Pump flow | 7.0 gpm
26.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 2,870 lbs
1301 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2,200 lbs
997 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2670 |
Mid PTO | independent |
Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
Engine RPM | 2000@2623 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 65.9 inches
167 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 65.7 inches
166 cm |
Weight | 2560 to 2710 pounds |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
Rear tire | 11.2-24 (2WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery CCA | 490 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Backhoes published in 1994, by Kubota | |
Mid-Mount Mowers B/L Series published in 1994, by Kubota* | |
Front Loaders B, L and M-Series published in 1994, by Kubota* | |
L2900/L3300/L3600/L4200 published in 1996, by Kubota | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 91.5 ci / 1.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota D1503 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 91.5 ci
1.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.3x3.6 inches
84 x 91 mm |
Power (net) | 29.7 hp
22.1 kW |
Power (gross) | 32.1 hp
23.9 kW |
Fuel system | indirect injection |
Rated RPM | 2700 |
Torque | 70.9 lb-ft
96.1 Nm |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 7.4 qts
7.0 L |
Oil capacity | 3.7 qts*The Operator Manual states 3.5L capacity. Owners report actual capacity is 6L.
3.5 L |
Oil change | 100 h |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed synchronized shuttle | |
8-speed power shuttle |
Transmission — FST
Transmission | FST |
Type | synchronized shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 41.2 qts
39.0 L |
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with left-hand shuttle lever. Gear shifts (1-4) are synchronized using the foot clutch. Shuttle shifting is also synchronized using the clutch. The tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. | |
With 11.2-24 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Glide Shift (GST)
Transmission | Glide Shift (GST) |
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 41.2 qts
39.0 L |
Eight-speed gear shift (1-8) with left-hand shuttle lever. Power shuttle shifting without need for the clutch. The transmission can be shifted (without the clutch) by sequentially shifting up through the gears. | |
With 11.2-24 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Kubota L2900 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24 (2WD) |
Front: 7.2-16. Rear: 11.2-24 (4WD) | |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 65.9 inches
167 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 65.7 inches
166 cm |
Length | 111 inches
281 cm |
Width | 52.2 inches
132 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 59.6 inches
151 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 82.3 inches
209 cm |
Ground clearance | 12.8 inches
32 cm |
Front tread | 37.8/41.7/45.7/49.6 inches
96/105/116/125 cm (2WD) |
Front tread | 43.5 inches
110 cm (4WD) |
Rear tread | 40.7/44.1/48/51.4/55.3 inches
103/112/121/130/140 cm |
Kubota L2900 Weight | |
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2WD ROPS | 2560 lbs
1161 kg |
4WD ROPS | 2710 lbs
1229 kg |
Max Drawbar | 1100 lbs
498 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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72" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Kubota LA480 loader | |
Kubota LA481 loader | |
Backhoe | |
Maximum recommended trailer load for the L2900 is 3,300 pounds. Kubota recommended mowers up to 72-inches in width, 60-inch tillers, or a 52-inch box blade. |
72" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Kubota RC72-29 |
3-blade with hydraulic lift | |
Cutting width | 72 inches
182 cm |
Weight | 476 lbs
215 kg |
Overall width | 88.6 inches
225 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 4.0 inch
3 to 10 cm |
Kubota BL4690 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota BL4690 Backhoe |
Transport height | 76.5 inches
194 cm |
Bucket width | 10 inches
25 cm |
12 inches
30 cm | |
16 inches
40 cm | |
24 inches
60 cm | |
Digging depth | 90.2 inches
229 cm |
Reach from pivot | 116.5 inches
295 cm |
Loading height | 75.5 inches
191 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 2950 lbs
1338 kg |
Dipperstick force | 1740 lbs
789 kg |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota L2900.
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 L2900 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota L2900.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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