The Kubota L1-455 tractor engine horsepower found is 45 hp. PTO horsepower found is 43.3 hp.
Engine HP45 hp
PTO HP43.3 hp
Power / weight11.5 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota L1-455 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
45 hp
PTO horsepower
43.3 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine displacement
146.5 cu in (2.4 L)
Engine cylinders
5 cylinders
Operating weight
3,924 lb (1,780 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
96.2% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
11.5 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
large compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
45 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
43.3 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
3,924 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
11.5 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 L1-455 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota L1-455 tractor engine horsepower found is 45 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota L1-455 is 43.3 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota L1-455 is listed as large compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota L1-455 is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota L1-455 include 146.5 cu in (2.4 L) displacement and 5 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota L1-455 is 3,924 lb (1,780 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 L1-455 is 96.2% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota L1-455 is 11.5 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
The practical split on the Kubota L1-455 is engine power at 45 hp and PTO power at 43.3 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.
