The Kubota L1-435 has a hydrostatic transmission, with a top forward speed of 12.4 mph (20 km/h) and reverse speed of 6.9 mph (11.1 km/h). Service details captured: fluid Kubota UDT and oil capacity 45.5 qt (43.1 L).
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Forward speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Transmission fluidKubota UDT
Kubota L1-435 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Forward speed
12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Reverse speed
6.9 mph (11.1 km/h)
Transmission oil / fluid type
Kubota UDT
Transmission oil capacity
45.5 qt (43.1 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
6.9 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Transmission oil capacity comparison
This model
45.5 qt
Average
28 qt
Low
4 qt
High
70 qt
Kubota L1-435 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The transmission type is the headline spec here. On the Kubota L1-435, the clean captured type is Hydrostatic
Forward / reverse speed note
The useful speed numbers are 12.4 mph (20 km/h) forward and 6.9 mph (11.1 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 UDT and the listed capacity is 45.5 qt (43.1 L). Confirm both in the manual before changing fluid
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Kubota L1-435 from Hydrostatic and 12.4 mph (20 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
What is the main transmission spec for the Kubota L1-435?
The main captured transmission detail is Hydrostatic. In plain terms, it is better for easy speed control, mowing, loader work and stop-start property jobs.
Does every Kubota L1-435 transmission have a gear count?
No. Hydrostatic and CVT-style transmissions may be listed by range or variable speed instead of simple forward/reverse gear numbers.
What is the Kubota L1-435 forward and reverse speed?
Forward speed is listed as 12.4 mph (20 km/h), while reverse speed is listed as 6.9 mph (11.1 km/h).
How much transmission oil does the Kubota L1-435 take?
The listed transmission oil capacity is 45.5 qt (43.1 L), and the captured fluid type is Kubota UDT.
What should I check before buying a used Kubota L1-435?
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.
