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
![]() | 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 L4200 Engine | |
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Kubota 2.2L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Kubota L4200 Power | |
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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 | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional) | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning. | |
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 | 7.8 gpm
29.5 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) | 2,310 lbs
1047 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2447 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery CCA | 447 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 | |
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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 14.9-24 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 14.9-24 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Kubota L4200 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16:14.9-24 (2WD) |
8.3-16:14.9-24 (4WD) | |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 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
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Diesel (net): 42 hp / 31.3 kW; Diesel (gross): 45.3 hp / 33.8 kW
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