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Kubota L2850

Kubota L2850 — L Series · 34 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Kubota L2850 is a tractor model with a rating of approximately 34 hp, positioning it towards the lower end of its class in terms of power output. It was manufactured from 1985 to 1992 and features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. The L2850 has an operating weight of 2480 to 2800 pounds and is suited for use on areas of up to 200 acres.

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Rated power
34 hp
Max power
17.3 kW
Weight
2480 to 2800 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
192 rows
Recorded power
34 hp
Recorded weight
215 kg
Transmissions
8-speed mechanical shuttle
Production years
1985-1992
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerKubotaReference
Compact Utility tractorReference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
SteeringmanualReference
SteeringpowerReference
Differential wet disc brakesReference
Two-post ROPS. Optional sunshade.Reference

Engine

Kubota 1.7L 4-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)25.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)17.3 kWReference
Kubota V1702-DI-AReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement1.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke82 x 82 mmReference
Power (gross)25.4 kWReference
Air cleanerpaper elementReference
Compression18:1Reference
Rated RPM2600Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity8.4 LReference
Coolant capacity7.0 LReference
Power at rated engine speed20.5 kWReference
Max power17.3 kWReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders4-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,600Reference
Bore and stroke3.23x3.23 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 platesReference
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 12.4-24 rear tires.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)20.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)20.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system31.0 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity31.0 LReference
Pressure156.9 barReference
Valves1 to 3Reference
Pump flow29.5 lpmReference
Steering flow10.6 lpmReference
Rear TypeIReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)1099 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)898 kgReference
Rear PTOcontinuousReference
Rear PTOlive (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@2400Reference
Engine RPM1000@2438Reference
Mid PTOoptionalReference
Mid PTO Type1080/2000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed20.8 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel29.1 LReference
Crankcase oil volume8.9 qtsReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase173 cmReference
Weight2480 to 2800 poundsReference
Front tire5.00-15Reference
Rear tire12.4-24Reference
Weight215 kgReference
Ag front5.00-15 (2WD)Reference
Ag front7-16 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear12.4-24Reference
Length290 cmReference
Width136 cmReference
Height (exhaust)198 cmReference
Ground clearance35 cmReference
Ground clearance34 cmReference
Front tread115 to 145 cmReference
Front tread112 cmReference
Rear tread104 to 151 cmReference
2WD Shipping1124 kgReference
4WD Shipping1229 kgReference
GST 4WD Shipping1270 kgReference
4WD Operating1265 kgReference
Ballasted2077 kgReference

Kubota L2850 attachments

72" mid-mount mower deckReference
front-end loaderReference
backhoeReference

L2850 Serial Numbers

Location:On tractor's clutch housing, left sideReference
198550005Reference
198651786Reference
198753807Reference
198855931Reference
198957212Reference
199058326Reference
199158771Reference
199259193Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps35Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH110Reference
Battery size110 AHReference

Attachment overview

72" mid-mount mower deckReference
Kubota BF500 loaderReference
Kubota LA650A loaderReference
BackhoeReference
A number of attachment were available for the Kubota L2850. In addition to a mid-mount mower, a rear 72 inch mower was available. Tillers were available in 40-inch (FL1021) and 50-inch (FL1271) sizes. A 65-inch box scaper was available along with the BL78 post hole digger.Reference

72" Mower deck

Typemid-mount Kubota RC72-28Reference
Type3-bladeReference
Cutting width182 cmReference
Overall width225 cmReference
Cut height3 to 11 cmReference

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 L4560 Backhoe

Backhoe typeKubota L4560 BackhoeReference
Transport height266 cmReference
Bucket width33 cmReference
Bucket width45 cmReference
Bucket width60 cmReference
Bucket width76 cmReference
Digging depth251 cmReference
Reach from pivot373 cmReference
Loading height252 cmReference
Bucket Rotation190°Reference
Swing Arc180°Reference
Bucket force2231 kgReference
Dipperstick force1102 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

Test results

Diesel 8-speed 4WDOctober 30 - November 7, 1985Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1587 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use6.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use6.1 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Max pull1828 kgReference

General

Make & ModelKubotaReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeopen centerReference
Maximum operating pressure2,275 psiReference
Remote Valves1 to 3Reference
Steering & Implements flow2.8 gpm (7.8 gpm)Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity1,100 kgReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Typeposition and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height198.9 cmReference
Overall Length290.1 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range12.4-24 inchReference

Steering & brakes

Steering typemanual, powerReference

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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