The Kubota L285 specifications include production from 1975 – 1981, engine power rated at 30 hp (22.4 kW), an 8-forward, 2-reverse transmission, and a listed weight of 2,230 lbs (1,011 kg).
Kubota L285 key specifications
| Production years |
1975 – 1981 |
| Horsepower |
30 hp |
| Engine power |
30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| PTO power |
26.5 hp (19.8 kW) |
| Displacement |
90.7 cu in (1.5 L) |
| Transmission |
8-forward, 2-reverse |
| Fuel capacity |
9.2 gal (34.8 L) |
| Weight |
2,230 lbs (1,011 kg) |
| Wheelbase |
67 inches (170 cm) |
Kubota L285 Kubota model comparison
See how this tractor compares across up to six main specifications using the low, average and high values among Kubota models in this database.
Engine power30 hp
Low 9 hpAverage 44.1 hpHigh 200 hp
PTO power26.5 hp
Low 8 hpAverage 50.5 hpHigh 159 hp
Displacement1.5 L
Low 0.5 LAverage 2.4 LHigh 6.7 L
Fuel capacity9.2 gal
Low 2.1 galAverage 17.3 galHigh 99 gal
Weight2,230 lbs
Low 528 lbsAverage 3,997.4 lbsHigh 19,510 lbs
Wheelbase67 in
Low 43.5 inAverage 69.9 inHigh 114 in
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Maximum fuel capacity34.8 L
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Engine specifications
| Bore/Stroke |
3.000 × 3.234 inches (76 × 82 mm) |
| Rated RPM |
2,400 |
| Pre-heating |
glow plugs |
| Oil capacity |
9.4 qt (8.9 L) |
| Coolant capacity |
7.6 qt (7.2 L) |
| Starter volts |
12 |
Transmission options
| Gears |
8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type |
gear |
PTO and hitch
| Rear hitch category |
Category I |
| Rear lift |
2,535 lbs (1,149 kg) |
| Rear PTO speed |
540 rpm, 1.375-inch shaft |
| PTO engine speed |
540 PTO rpm at 2,070 engine rpm |
| Front PTO |
independent |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic type |
open center |
| Pump flow |
4.7 gpm (17.8 L/min) |
Mechanical specifications
| Clutch |
elecro-magnetic |
| Differential lock |
mechanical rear |
Electrical specifications
| Electrical ground |
negative |
| Battery volts |
12 |
Dimensions and weight
| Length |
118.5 inches (300 cm) |
| Width |
62.625 inches (159 cm) |
| Height |
55.25 inches (140 cm) |
| Ground clearance |
13.325 inches (33 cm) |
Tires and tread
| Front tire |
5.00-15 |
| Rear tire |
12.4-24 |
Attachments
| Backhoe type |
Kubota K605 Backhoe |
| Boom cylinder diameter |
2 inches (5 cm) |
| Bucket cylinder diameter |
2 inches (5 cm) |
| Raise time |
5 seconds |
| dump |
4s |
| Lowering time |
4 seconds |
| Bucket width |
48 or 60 inches (121 or 152 cm) |
Note: Comparison values are calculated from Kubota models in this specifications database. Specifications can vary by year, market, configuration, tires and optional equipment. For official specifications, check the official Kubota website or the tractor’s operator manual.
