Kubota L5450
The Kubota L5450 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 167.6 ci 2.7 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 59.5 hp / 44.4 kW; Diesel (listed): 1.87 hp / 1.4 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 4410 lbs 2000 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 59.5 hp / 44.4 kW; Diesel (listed): 1.87 hp / 1.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
15.9 gal
60.2 L
Transmission
8 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
4410 lbs
2000 kg
Overview
![]() | 1991 - 1997
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Utility tractor | |
Kubota L5450 Engine | |
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Kubota 2.7L 5-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Kubota L5450 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 59.5 hp
44.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 49 hp
36.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post fixed ROPS. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 15.9 gal
60.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 11.4 gal
43.1 L |
Front hubs | 2.9 qts (each)
2.7 L |
Front diff. | 6.6 qts
6.2 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 11.4 gal
43.1 L |
Pump flow | 13 gpm
49.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 3300 lbs
1496 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3200 lbs
1451 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
1000 OptOptional | |
Engine RPM | 540@2305 |
1000@2471 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 76.4 inches
194 cm |
Weight | 4410 lbs
2000 kg |
Front tire | 9.5-20 |
Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 110 |
160 OptOptional | |
References | |
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Backhoes published in 1992, by Kubota | |
Backhoes published in 1994, by Kubota | |
Front Loaders B, L and M-Series published in 1994, by Kubota* | |
Product Catalog published in 1990, by Kubota | |
Diesel Tractor L4350/L4850/L5450 published in 1990, by Kubota | |
Diesel Tractor L4350/L4850/L5450 published in 1994, by Kubota | |
Operator's Manual L4350-L4850-L5450 (32550-1971-4) | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 167.6 ci / 2.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota F2803-DI |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 5-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 167.6 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4x3.6 inches
86 x 91 mm |
Power (gross) | 59.5 hp
44.4 kW |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 1.87 hp
1.4 kW |
Oil capacity | 8.5 qts
8.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 8.5 qts
8.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed mechanical shuttle | |
8-speed hydraulic shuttle |
Transmission — 8 forward and reverse mechanical shuttle
Type | mechanical shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 45.5 qts
43.1 L |
Four gears in two ranges with reverser lever. | |
With 14.9-28 R1 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 8 forward and reverse hydraulic shuttle
Type | hydraulic shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Oil capacity | 45.5 qts
43.1 L |
Four gears in two ranges with reverser lever. | |
With 14.9-28 R1 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Kubota L5450 Tires | |
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Ag front | 9.5-20 |
Ag rear | 14.9-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 76.4 inches
194 cm |
Length | 137.4 inches
348 cm |
Width | 67.7 inches
171 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 62.2 inches
157 cm |
Weight | 4410 lbs
2000 kg |
Max Drawbar | 2200 lbs
997 kg |
Ground clearance | 14.4 inches
36 cm |
Front tread | 54 inches
137 cm |
Rear tread | 52 to 72 inches
132 to 182 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Kubota BF1100 loader | |
Kubota LA1150 loader | |
Kubota LA1150A loader | |
Backhoe | |
The Kubota L5450 was recommended with three 14-inch plows, two 16-inch, or a single 18-inch. Rotary cutters up to 84-inches were recommended. |
Kubota L4540A Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota L4540A Backhoe |
Transport height | 103.2 inches
262 cm |
Bucket width | 13 inches
33 cm |
18 inches
45 cm | |
24 inches
60 cm | |
30 inches
76 cm | |
36 inches
91 cm | |
Digging depth | 135.5 inches
344 cm |
Reach from pivot | 167.4 inches
425 cm |
Loading height | 98.6 inches
250 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 3450 lbs
1564 kg |
Dipperstick force | 2740 lbs
1242 kg |
Kubota L5412 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota L5412 Backhoe |
Transport height | 110 inches
279 cm |
Bucket width | 12 inches
30 cm |
16 inches
40 cm | |
18 inches
45 cm | |
24 inches
60 cm | |
Digging depth | 132 inches
335 cm |
Reach from pivot | 165 inches
419 cm |
Loading height | 108 inches
274 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 6630 lbs
3007 kg |
Dipperstick force | 3510 lbs
1592 kg |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota L5450.
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 L5450 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota L5450.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Kubota L5450 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Kubota
Kubota L5450
Engine Power:Diesel (gross): 59.5 hp / 44.4 kW; Diesel (listed): 1.87 hp / 1.4 kW
★ Baseline Reference
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Engine Power:53.6
Production Years:1981 - 1985
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