Kubota L355
The Kubota L355 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 105.7 ci 1.7 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 36 hp / 26.8 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 3020 lbs 1369 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 36 hp / 26.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
8.8 gal
33.3 L
Transmission
8 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
3020 lbs
1369 kg
Overview
 | 1982 - 1987
L SeriesCompact Utility tractor
L Series
Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Kubota L355 Engine | |
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Kubota 1.7L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 8.8 gal
33.3 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Kubota L355 Transmission | |
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8-speed shuttle | |
Transmission details ...  |
Kubota L355 Power | |
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Engine | 36 hp
26.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 29 hp
21.6 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pump flow | 6.3 gpm
23.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 1 |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 3020 lbs
1369 kg |
Front tire | 8.6-16 |
Rear tire | 13.6-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Tractors and Excavators published in 1982, by Kubota |
Engine
Engine Detail — 105.7 ci / 1.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota V1701 |
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 | 36 hp
26.8 kW |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 8 forward and reverse shuttle
Type | shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Kubota L355 Tires | |
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Ag front | 8.6-16 |
Ag rear | 13.6-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 130.3 inches
330 cm |
Width | 64.2 inches
163 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 81.3 inches
206 cm |
Weight | 3020 lbs
1369 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
Kubota L4510 Backhoe | |
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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 | |
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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 L355 SS with K116 loader
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Kubota L355 based on its 36 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
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 L355.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4.7 hrs
Approximately 4.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (8.8 gal / 33.3 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.9 gal/hr (7.1 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 L355 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota L355.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)36 hp
Kilowatts (kW)26.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)36.5 PS
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