Kubota L345

The Kubota L345 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 90.7 ci 1.5 L engine. The rated power output is 34 hp 25.4 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 2770 to 3300 pounds.

Overview

	1978 - 1985 L SeriesCompact Utility tractor
1978 - 1985
L Series
Compact Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Kubota
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan

Variants
L345F	2WD
L345DT	4WD
L345FW	wide

Kubota L345 Engine
Kubota 1.5L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	9.2 gal 34.8 L
Engine details ...

Kubota L345 Transmission
8-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Kubota L345 Power
Engine	34 hp 25.4 kW
PTO (claimed)	29.4 hp 21.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)	25.27 hp 18.8 kW
PTO (tested)	29.35 hp 21.9 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	9.4 gpm 35.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I
Control	position and draft control

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	live
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@2532
Front PTO Type	2800

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase	76.2 inches 193 cm
4WD Wheelbase	76.6 inches 194 cm
Weight	2770 to 3300 pounds
Front tire	6.00-16
2WD Rear tire	13.6-28
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
Diesel L345 Tractor published in 1981, by Kubota
Diesel L345 FW Two-Row Tractor published in 1983, by Kubota

Engine

Engine Detail — 90.7 ci / 1.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Kubota V1501DA
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	90.7 ci 1.5 L
Bore/Stroke	3.00x3.23 inches 76 x 82 mm
Power	34 hp 25.4 kW
Compression	21:1
Rated RPM	2800
Starter volts	12

Kubota L345 Engine

Transmission

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.

Dimensions

Kubota L345 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	76.2 inches 193 cm
4WD Wheelbase	76.6 inches 194 cm
Length	132.9 inches 337 cm
Width	58.7 inches 149 cm
Height (exhaust)	81.5 inches 207 cm
2WD Ground clearance	15.2 inches 38 cm
4WD Ground clearance	14.4 inches 36 cm
2WD Front tread	44.5 to 57.1 inches 113 to 145 cm
4WD Front tread	49 inches 124 cm
FW Front tread	56 to 76 inches 142 to 193 cm
Rear tread	46.1 to 66.1 inches 117 to 167 cm
FW Rear tread	56 to 76 inches 142 to 193 cm

Kubota L345 Weight
2WD Shipping	2770 lbs 1256 kg
4WD Shipping	3135 lbs 1422 kg
FW Shipping	2920 lbs 1324 kg
4WD Operating	3300 lbs 1496 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1372
Diesel 8-speed 4WD October 7 - 21, 1980 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1372 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	29.35 hp 21.9 kW
Fuel use	2.3 gal/hour 8.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	28.80 hp 21.5 kW
Fuel use	2.3 gal/hour 8.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	25.27 hp 18.8 kW
Fuel use	2.4 gal/hour 9.1 l/hour
Max pull	4528 lbs 2053 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 L345

Kubota L345DT, right side.