The Kubota L1-225 has a hydrostatic transmission, with a top forward speed of 12.4 mph (20 km/h) and reverse speed of 6.2 mph (10 km/h). Service details captured: fluid Kubota Super UDT2 and oil capacity 27.5 qt (26 L).
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Forward speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Transmission fluidKubota Super UDT2
Kubota L1-225 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Forward speed
12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Reverse speed
6.2 mph (10 km/h)
Transmission oil / fluid type
Kubota Super UDT2
Transmission oil capacity
27.5 qt (26 L)
Transmission Comparison Charts
Forward speed comparison
This model
12.4 mph
Average
13 mph
Low
5 mph
High
25 mph
Reverse speed comparison
This model
6.2 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Transmission oil capacity comparison
This model
27.5 qt
Average
28 qt
Low
4 qt
High
70 qt
Kubota L1-225 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The key drivetrain answer for the Kubota L1-225 is Hydrostatic. That matters first because transmission type changes how the tractor feels more than a small horsepower difference
Forward / reverse speed note
The useful speed numbers are 12.4 mph (20 km/h) forward and 6.2 mph (10 km/h) reverse. That gives a better driving comparison than transmission type alone
Fluid and service note
For service work, the captured transmission fluid is Kubota Super UDT2 and the listed capacity is 27.5 qt (26 L). Confirm both in the manual before changing fluid
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Kubota L1-225 from Hydrostatic and 12.4 mph (20 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
The Kubota L1-225 transmission is listed as Hydrostatic. That is the main drivetrain detail to check before comparing gears, ranges or speed.
Are the Kubota L1-225 gear counts listed?
This row does not show a clean fixed gear or range count for the Kubota L1-225. On hydrostatic tractors, top speed and control feel may matter more than gear count.
Is the Kubota L1-225 transmission speed good?
The captured travel speeds are 12.4 mph (20 km/h) forward and 6.2 mph (10 km/h) reverse. That is enough to compare it against similar tractors for mowing, transport and yard work.
What transmission fluid does the Kubota L1-225 use?
The captured fluid spec is Kubota Super UDT2, with transmission oil capacity listed as 27.5 qt (26 L). Confirm the exact fluid in the manual before servicing.
What should I check before buying a used Kubota L1-225?
Confirm the exact transmission type, test forward and reverse operation, check for fluid leaks, and verify any service history for the transmission or transaxle.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor transmission specs can change by year, market, serial range, transaxle, trim and option package. Please check the operator manual, service manual, build sheet and official kubotausa.com website for official transmission information before servicing or buying parts.
