Kubota L185: all source data

All 59 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerKubota
(no label)Compact Utility tractor
(no label)Built in Japan
(no label)Original price was $6,400 in 1982
Engine
(no label)Kubota 0.7L 2-cyl diesel
Fuel tank5.8 gal | 22.0 L
Transmission
(no label)8-speed gear
(no label)16-speed creeper
Power
Engine17 hp | 12.7 kW
PTO (claimed)15 hp | 11.2 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two- or four-wheel drive
(no label)Manual steering
(no label)Open operator station.
Hitch
Rear TypeI
Controlposition control
Controldraft control
Rear lift (at ends)2200 lbs | 997 kg
Pto
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type540/700/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@2430
Engine RPM702@2430
Engine RPM1007@2430
Front PTO Type2430
Dimensions
Wheelbase60 inches | 152 cm
Weight1595 to 1785 pounds
Front tire4.00-15
2WD Rear tire (2WD)9.5-24
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Kubota Z751
(no label)diesel
(no label)2-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement45.3 ci | 0.7 L
Bore/Stroke2.99x3.23 inches | 76 x 82 mm
Power17 hp | 12.7 kW
Rated RPM2800
Starter volts12

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)8-speed gear
(no label)16-speed creeper
Transmission
Typegear
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Typecreeper
Gears16 forward and 4 reverse

Dimensions

Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag) (2WD)Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24
4WD Standard tires (ag) (4WD)Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5/9-24
Lawn/turf front20x8.00-10
Lawn/turf rear13.6-16
Dimensions
Wheelbase60 inches | 152 cm
Length100 inches | 254 cm
Width54 inches | 137 cm
Height (steering wheel)53 inches | 134 cm
Height (exhaust)76.1 inches | 193 cm
Ground clearance10 inches | 25 cm
Front tread39.375 inches | 100 cm
Rear tread40.5 inches | 102 cm
Weight
Shipping1595 lbs (L185FP) | 723 kg
Shipping1628 lbs (L185TP) | 738 kg
Shipping1785 lbs (L185DT) | 809 kg