The Kubota L1-385 tractor engine horsepower found is 38 hp. PTO horsepower found is 36.7 hp.
Engine HP38 hp
PTO HP36.7 hp
Power / weight10 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota L1-385 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
38 hp
PTO horsepower
36.7 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine displacement
134 cu in (2.2 L)
Engine cylinders
5 cylinders
Engine
2.2L
Operating weight
3,814 lb (1,730 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
96.6% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
10 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
mid-size compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
38 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
36.7 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
3,814 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
10 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 L1-385 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota L1-385 tractor engine horsepower found is 38 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota L1-385 is 36.7 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota L1-385 is listed as mid-size compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota L1-385 is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota L1-385 include 2.2L, 134 cu in (2.2 L) displacement, and 5 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota L1-385 is 3,814 lb (1,730 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 L1-385 is 96.6% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota L1-385 is 10 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
When comparing the Kubota L1-385, engine horsepower is the headline figure, while PTO horsepower is the better implement-sizing figure.
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.
