Kubota L305

The Kubota L305 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 79.27 ci 1.3 L engine. The rated power output is 30 hp 22.4 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 2650 to 3140 pounds.

Overview

	1979 - 1985 L SeriesCompact Utility tractor
1979 - 1985
L Series
Compact Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Kubota
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan

Variants
L305F	2WD
L305DT	4WD

Kubota L305 Engine
Kubota 1.3L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	8.8 gal 33.3 L
Engine details ...

Kubota L305 Transmission
8-speed gear
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Kubota L305 Power
Engine	30 hp 22.4 kW
PTO (claimed)	26 hp 19.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)	21.78 hp 16.2 kW
PTO (tested)	26.21 hp 19.5 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary
Steering	power assist
Wet disc brakes
Two-post fixed ROPS.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pump flow	6.4 gpm 24.2 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I
Control	position and draft control
Rear lift	2028 lbs 919 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	live
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@2530
	1050@2350
Front PTO	optional
Front PTO Type	2800

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	72.8 inches 184 cm
Weight	2650 to 3140 pounds
Front tire	5.50-16
2WD Rear tire	13.6-24
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
Tractors and Excavators published in 1981, by Kubota
Tractors and Excavators published in 1982, by Kubota
Kubota Tractors Diesel L295/L305/L345 published in 1981

Engine

Engine Detail — 79.27 ci / 1.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Kubota D1301
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	79.27 ci 1.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.23x3.23 inches 82 x 82 mm
Power	30 hp 22.4 kW
Air cleaner	dry element
Compression	21:1
Rated RPM	2800
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Dimensions

Kubota L305 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 13.6-24
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 13.6-24
Optional tires (ag)	Front: 7.00-16. Rear: 12.4-24

Dimensions
Wheelbase	72.8 inches 184 cm
Length	126.4 inches 321 cm
Width	64.2 inches 163 cm
Height (exhaust)	79.9 inches 202 cm
Ground clearance	13.75 inches 34 cm
Front tread	48.1 inches 122 cm
Rear tread	50.4 to 66.9 inches 128 to 169 cm

Kubota L305 Weight
2WD Shipping	2650 lbs 1202 kg
4WD Shipping	2855 lbs 1295 kg
Operating	3140 lbs 1424 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1371
Diesel 8-speed 4WD October 7 - 24, 1980 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1371 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	26.21 hp 19.5 kW
Fuel use	2.0 gal/hour 7.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	25.14 hp 18.7 kW
Fuel use	1.8 gal/hour 6.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	21.78 hp 16.2 kW
Fuel use	2.0 gal/hour 7.6 l/hour
Max pull	4,397 lbs 1994 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
Front-end loader
Backhoe

Kubota L4510 Backhoe
Backhoe type	Kubota L4510 Backhoe
Transport height	93 inches 236 cm
Bucket width	12 inches 30 cm
	18 inches 45 cm
	24 inches 60 cm
	36 inches 91 cm
2-Foot flat digging depth	88 inches 223 cm
Reach from pivot	128 inches 325 cm
Loading height	84 inches 213 cm
Bucket Rotation	180°
Swing Arc	180°
Bucket force	7000 lbs 3175 kg
Dipperstick force	4000 lbs 1814 kg

Kubota L4530 Backhoe
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 L305 tractor photo