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Kubota L235

Kubota L235 — L Series · 24 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Kubota L235 is a tractor model with an approximate engine rating of 24 hp, situated in the lighter end of its class. It was manufactured from 1981 to 1985. The model features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and an 8-speed gearbox. The tractor has an operating weight range of 1950 to 2435 pounds, suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
24 hp
Max power
11.4 kW
Weight
1950 to 2435 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
124 rows
Recorded power
24 hp
Transmissions
8-speed gear
Production years
1981-1985
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerKubotaReference
Compact Utility tractorReference
Built in JapanReference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Steeringpower assist optionalReference
Wet disc brakesReference
Open operator statio. Two-post ROPS available.Reference

Engine

Kubota 1.1L 3-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank28.0 LReference
Engine (gross)17.5 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)11.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)11.4 kWReference
Kubota D1102-AReference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement1.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke76 x 81 mmReference
Power (gross)17.5 kWReference
Air cleanerpaper elementReference
Pre-heatingglow plugsReference
Rated RPM2600Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Starter power1.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed14.6 kWReference
Max power11.4 kWReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders3-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,600Reference
Bore and stroke3.0x3.2 inchesReference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

8-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears8 forward and 7 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Oil capacity24.0 LReference
Four gears in two ranges with forward/reverse shuttle.Reference
forward and reverse options8 forward and 7 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)14.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)14.6 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Pump flow23.5 lpmReference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear PTOcontinuousReference
Rear PTOlive (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type540/828Reference
Power at rated PTO speed14.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase168 cmReference
Wheelbase164 cmReference
Weight1950 to 2435 poundsReference
Front tire4.00-15Reference
Rear tire9.5-24 (2WD)Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24 (2WD)Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24 (4WD)Reference
Lawn/turf front23x8.50-12 (2WD)Reference
Lawn/turf front25x8.50-14 (4WD)Reference
Lawn/turf rear16.3-16Reference
Length286 cmReference
Width125 cmReference
Height (exhaust)195 cmReference
Shipping884 kgReference
Shipping889 kgReference
Shipping959 kgReference
Shipping970 kgReference
Operating1104 kgReference

Kubota L235 attachments

front-end loaderReference
backhoeReference

L235 Serial Numbers

198110167Reference
198210642Reference
198350204Reference
198451307Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference

Kubota BL4520 Backhoe

Backhoe typeKubota BL4520 BackhoeReference
Transport height155 cmReference
Bucket width25 cmReference
Bucket width30 cmReference
Bucket width40 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth201 cmReference
Reach from pivot248 cmReference
Loading height213 cmReference
Bucket Rotation170°Reference
Swing Arc177°Reference
Bucket force657 kgReference
Dipperstick force1308 kgReference

Kubota L4530 Backhoe

Backhoe typeKubota L4530 BackhoeReference
Transport height186 cmReference
Bucket width25 cmReference
Bucket width30 cmReference
Bucket width40 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth215 cmReference
Reach from pivot279 cmReference
Loading height185 cmReference
Bucket Rotation164°Reference
Swing Arc180°Reference
Bucket force746 kgReference
Dipperstick force1310 kgReference

Test results

Diesel 8-speed 4WDSeptember 17 - 30, 1981Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1406 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use5.3 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 6 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1390 kgReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

General

Make & ModelKubotaReference
Country of manufacturerOption 1: Compact Utility tractor\\nOption 2: JapanReference

Capacities

Capacity68 ciReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakeswet discReference
Steering typemanual, power assist optionalReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeopen centerReference
Maximum operating pressure2,250 psiReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height195.1 cmReference
Overall Length286 cmReference
Overall Width125.5 cmReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference
Cab Air conditioning, temperature differentialOpen operator statio. Two-post ROPS available.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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