The Kubota L1-22 tractor engine horsepower found is 21.7 hp. PTO horsepower found is 21 hp.
Engine HP21.7 hp
PTO HP21 hp
Power / weight9.7 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota L1-22 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
21.7 hp
PTO horsepower
21 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,500 rpm
Engine displacement
91.5 cu in (1.5 L)
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine
Kubota 1.5L
Operating weight
2,227 lb (1,010 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
96.8% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
9.7 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
subcompact / small compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
21.7 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
21 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
2,227 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
9.7 hp/1k lb
Average
14 hp/1k lb
Low
8 hp/1k lb
High
25 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for compact tractors.
Kubota L1-22 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota L1-22 tractor engine horsepower found is 21.7 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota L1-22 is 21 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota L1-22 is listed as subcompact / small compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota L1-22 is 2,500 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota L1-22 include Kubota 1.5L, 91.5 cu in (1.5 L) displacement, and 3 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota L1-22 is 2,227 lb (1,010 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio
The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Kubota L1-22 is 96.8% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota L1-22 is 9.7 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
The practical split on the Kubota L1-22 is engine power at 21.7 hp and PTO power at 21 hp.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official kubotausa.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
