Kubota L4200

The Kubota L4200 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 134.1 ci 2.2 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 42 hp / 31.3 kW; Diesel (gross): 45.3 hp / 33.8 kW. Transmission: Glide Shift (GST). Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 2875 to 3500 pounds.

Engine Power
Diesel (net): 42 hp / 31.3 kW; Diesel (gross): 45.3 hp / 33.8 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
9.2 gal 34.8 L
Transmission
Glide Shift (GST)
Operating Weight
2875 to 3500 pounds

Overview

Kubota L4200 tractor photo
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Production
Manufacturer
Kubota
Compact Utility tractor
Kubota L4200 Engine
Kubota 2.2L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Kubota L4200 Power
Engine (gross)
45.3 hp 33.8 kW
Engine (net)
42 hp 31.3 kW
PTO (claimed)
37 hp 27.6 kW
Plows
2 (14-inch)
Mechanical
Drive
4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS. Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning.
Capacity
Fuel
9.2 gal 34.8 L
Hydraulic system
10.3 gal 39.0 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Capacity
10.3 gal 39.0 L
Pressure
2490 psi 171.7 bar
Pump flow
7.8 gpm 29.5 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
I
Control
position control
Rear lift (at ends)
2,870 lbs 1301 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2,310 lbs 1047 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Engine RPM
540@2447
Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase
71.3 inches 181 cm
4WD Wheelbase
71.1 inches 180 cm
Weight
2875 to 3500 pounds
Front tire
6.00-16:14.9-24
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery CCA
447
Battery volts
12
References
L4200 references literature
Backhoes published in 1994, by Kubota
Front Loaders B, L and M-Series published in 1994, by Kubota*
Americans on Kubota published in 2000
L2900/L3300/L3600/L4200 published in 1996, by Kubota
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine Detail — 134.1 ci / 2.2 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Kubota V2203
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
134.1 ci 2.2 L
Bore/Stroke
3.4x3.6 inches 86 x 91 mm
Power (net)
42 hp 31.3 kW
Power (gross)
45.3 hp 33.8 kW
Fuel system
indirect injection
Rated RPM
2600
Torque
102.9 lb-ft 139.5 Nm
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
7.9 qts 7.5 L
Oil capacity
6.3 qts 6.0 L
Oil change
100 h

Transmission

Transmission options
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 14.9-24 rear tires.
L4200 FST synchronized shuttle speeds

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 14.9-24 rear tires.
L4200 Glide Shift (GST) power shuttle speeds

Dimensions

Kubota L4200 Tires
Ag front
6.00-16:14.9-24 (2WD)
8.3-16:14.9-24 (4WD)
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
71.3 inches 181 cm
4WD Wheelbase
71.1 inches 180 cm
Length
118.9 inches 302 cm
Width
62.4 inches 158 cm
Height (steering wheel)
60.4 inches 153 cm
Height (ROPS)
84.4 inches 214 cm
Ground clearance
14.6 inches 37 cm
Front tread
45.1/49/53/56.9 inches 114/124/134/144 cm (2WD)
Front tread
45.5 inches 115 cm (4WD)
Rear tread
42.5/46.4/47.2/51.2/57.1/60.8 inches 107/117/119/130/145/154 cm
Kubota L4200 Weight
2WD ROPS
2,875 lbs 1304 kg
4WD ROPS
3,030 lbs 1374 kg
Cab
3,500 lbs 1587 kg
Max Drawbar
1,430 lbs 648 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
Blade
Kubota LA680 loader
Kubota LA681 loader
Backhoe
Mid-mount mowers were not listed for the L4200. Rear-mount rotary mowers up to 72-inches were specified. Tillers size was 60 inches. Box blade were specified up to 66 inches, or rear blades up to 72 inches.
Kubota BL4690 Backhoe
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

Kubota L4200 with turf tires and LA680 front-end loader.

Kubota L4200 with turf tires and LA680 front-end loader.

Kubota L4200 Glideshift operator station and controls.

Kubota L4200 Glideshift operator station and controls.

Kubota L4200 with R1 tires and LA682 front-end loader, left side.

Kubota L4200 with R1 tires and LA682 front-end loader, left side.

Kubota L4200 with R1 tires and LA682 front-end loader, right side.

Kubota L4200 with R1 tires and LA682 front-end loader, right side.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota L4200.

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 L4200 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota L4200.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS

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