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Kubota L2550
Kubota L2550 — L Series · 30 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The Kubota L2550 is a tractor with a rated power of 30 hp, which positions it at the lighter end of its class. Manufactured from 1985 to 1992, this model is equipped with a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a four-wheel drive system and a powershift transmission. Its operating weight ranges from 2250 to 2575 pounds. Suitable for operations spanning up to 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
30 hp
Max power
14.9 kW
Weight
2250 to 2575 pounds
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
201 rows
Recorded power
30 hp
Transmissions
8-speed mechanical shuttle
Production years
1985-1992
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerKubotaReference
Compact Utility tractorReference
Built in JapanReference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
SteeringmanualReference
SteeringpowerReference
Differential wet disc brakesReference
Two-post ROPS.Reference
Variants
L2550F2WDReference
L2550DT4WDReference
Engine
Kubota 1.4L 3-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)22.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)14.9 kWReference
Kubota D1402-DI-AReference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement1.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke85 x 82 mmReference
Power (gross)22.0 kWReference
Air cleanerpaper elementReference
Compression18:1Reference
Rated RPM2600Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity5.7 LReference
Coolant capacity5.0 LReference
Power at rated engine speed17.9 kWReference
Max power14.9 kWReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders3 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,600 RPMReference
Bore and stroke3.35x3.23 inchesReference
Compression ratio18:1Reference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference
Transmission
8-speed mechanical shuttleReference
8-speed partially synchronizedReference
8-speed power shiftReference
Typemechanical shuttleReference
Gears8 forward and 7 reverseReference
Clutchdry plateReference
Oil capacity31.0 LReference
Four gears with high and low ranges, and mechanical shuttle. Fourth gear is locked out in high range.Reference
Typepartially synchronizedReference
Four gears with high and low ranges, and mechanical shuttle. Synchronized shifting between gears 3-4 in both ranges.Reference
TransmissionGlide ShiftReference
Typepower shiftReference
Gears8 forward and reverseReference
Clutchwet discReference
With 11.2-24 rear tires.Reference
Transmission TypePower ShuttleReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)17.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)17.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system31.0 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity31.0 LReference
Pressure156.9 barReference
Valves1 to 3Reference
Pump flow25.4 lpmReference
Steering flow10.6 lpmReference
Rear TypeIReference
Controlposition controlReference
Controldraft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)1099 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)898 kgReference
Rear PTOcontinuousReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@2400Reference
Engine RPM1000@2438Reference
Mid PTOoptionalReference
Mid PTO Type1080/2000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed18.1 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel29.1 LReference
Fuel tank29.1 LReference
Crankcase oil volume6 qtsReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase164 cmReference
Weight2250 to 2575 poundsReference
Front tire5.00-15Reference
Rear tire11.2-24Reference
Ag front5.00-15 (2WD)Reference
Ag front7-16 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear11.2-24Reference
Length277 cmReference
Width130 cmReference
Height (exhaust)199 cmReference
Ground clearance37 cmReference
Ground clearance34 cmReference
Front tread96 to 125 cmReference
Front tread112 cmReference
Rear tread103 to 139 cmReference
2WD Shipping1020 kgReference
4WD Shipping1120 kgReference
GST 4WD Shipping1159 kgReference
4WD Operating1168 kgReference
Ballasted1746 kgReference
Kubota L2550 attachments
60" mid-mount mower deckReference
72" mid-mount mower deckReference
front-end loaderReference
backhoeReference
L2550 Serial Numbers
Location:Clutch housing on left sideReference
198550006Reference
198652410Reference
198755111Reference
198856242Reference
198957159Reference
198880011 (GST)Reference
198981885 (GST)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps35Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH80Reference
Battery size80 AHReference
Attachment overview
60" mid-mount mower deckReference
72" mid-mount mower deckReference
Kubota BF400G loaderReference
Kubota LA450A loaderReference
BackhoeReference
The Kubota L2550 could be fitted with a 65-inch box scraper or the BL78 post hole digger. Rear-mounted tillers were matched in 40-inch (FL1021) and 50-inch (FL1271) widths.Reference
Kubota BL4520B Backhoe
Backhoe typeKubota BL4520B BackhoeReference
Transport height150 cmReference
Bucket width25 cmReference
Bucket width30 cmReference
Bucket width40 cmReference
Bucket width60 cmReference
Digging depth205 cmReference
Reach from pivot246 cmReference
Loading height151 cmReference
Bucket Rotation164°Reference
Swing Arc180°Reference
Bucket force1224 kgReference
Dipperstick force607 kgReference
Kubota L4530B Backhoe
Backhoe typeKubota L4530B BackhoeReference
Transport height180 cmReference
Bucket width25 cmReference
Bucket width30 cmReference
Bucket width40 cmReference
Bucket width60 cmReference
Digging depth243 cmReference
Reach from pivot284 cmReference
Loading height179 cmReference
Bucket Rotation194°Reference
Swing Arc180°Reference
Bucket force1310 kgReference
Dipperstick force746 kgReference
Kubota BL4590 Backhoe
Backhoe typeKubota BL4590 BackhoeReference
Transport height200 cmReference
Bucket width33 cmReference
Bucket width45 cmReference
Bucket width60 cmReference
Bucket width76 cmReference
Bucket width91 cmReference
Digging depth229 cmReference
Reach from pivot295 cmReference
Loading height200 cmReference
Bucket Rotation180°Reference
Swing Arc180°Reference
Bucket force1338 kgReference
Dipperstick force789 kgReference
Kubota BL4690 Backhoe
Backhoe typeKubota BL4690 BackhoeReference
Transport height195 cmReference
Bucket width25 cmReference
Bucket width30 cmReference
Bucket width40 cmReference
Bucket width60 cmReference
Digging depth229 cmReference
Reach from pivot295 cmReference
Loading height191 cmReference
Bucket Rotation180°Reference
Swing Arc180°Reference
Bucket force1338 kgReference
Dipperstick force789 kgReference
Test results
Diesel 8-speed 4WDOctober 28 - November 13, 1985Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1586 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use5.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Max pull1486 kgReference
General
Make & ModelKubotaReference
Rollover protective structureTwo-post ROPSReference
Country of manufacturerJapanReference
PTO
Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM1,000 RPMReference
Mid PTO RPM2,000 RPMReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed1,000@2,438 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
BrakesDifferential wet disc brakesReference
Steering typemanual | powerReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Typeopen centerReference
Maximum operating pressure2,275 psiReference
Remote Valves1 to 3 ValvesReference
Steering & Implements flow2.8 gpm (6.7 gpm)Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity1,100 kgReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Typeposition control | draft controlReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Height199.4 cmReference
Overall Length277.1 cmReference
Overall Width130.6 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type11.2-24Reference
Rear wheel tread range0.6 to 55.1 inchesReference
Front Wheel Type5.00-15Reference
Front Wheel tread rangeOptional: 44.1 inches\\nStandard: 37.8 toReference
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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