L2850 by Kubota

1985 - 1990

1985 - 1990 L SeriesCompact Utility tractor

Series:

Series:L2550 ← L2850

1985 - 1991

1985 - 1991
L Series
Compact Utility tractor

Series:

Series:L2250 ← L2550 → L2850

Production

Production
Manufacturer:Kubota
Type:Compact Utility tractor
Factory:Japan

Variants

Variants
L2550F:2WD
L2550DT:4WD

Kubota L2550 Power

Kubota L2550 Power
Engine (gross):29.5 hp
22.0 kW
PTO (claimed):23.5 hp
17.5 kW
Drawbar (tested):19.96 hp
14.9 kW
PTO (tested):23.98 hp
17.9 kW
power test details ...

Kubota L2550 Engine

Kubota L2550 Engine
Kubota 1.4L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:4x2 2WD
 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Differential lock:rear standard
Steering:manual
 power*Optional equipment. Standard with Glide Shift.
Brakes:differential wet disc
Cab:Two-post ROPS.
Transmissions:8-speed mechanical shuttle
 8-speed partially synchronized
 8-speed power shift
Transmission details ...

Capacity

Capacity
Fuel:7.7 gal
29.1 L
Hydraulic system:8.2 gal
31.0 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Type:open center
Capacity:8.2 gal
31.0 L
Pressure:2275 psi
156.9 bar
Valves:1 to 3
Pump flow:6.7 gpm
25.4 lpm
Steering flow:2.8 gpm
10.6 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:I
Control:position control
 draft control*Optional
Rear lift (at ends):2,425 lbs
1099 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):1,980 lbs
898 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:continuous
 live*Optional
Rear RPM:540/1000
Mid PTO:optional
Mid RPM:1080/2000

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:64.6 inches
164 cm
Weight:2250 to 2575 pounds
Front tire:5.00-15
Rear tire:11.2-24
Full dimensions and tires ...

Kubota L2550 attachments

Kubota L2550 attachments
60" mid-mount mower deck
72" mid-mount mower deck
front-end loader
Attachment details ...

L2550 Serial Numbers

L2550 Serial Numbers
Location:Clutch housing on left side
1985:50006
1986:52410
1987:55111
1988:56242
1989:57159
1988:80011 (GST)
1989:81885 (GST)

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Electrical

Electrical
Charging system:alternator
Charging amps:35
Battery volts:12
Battery AH:80

Production

Production Manufacturer:Kubota
Type:Compact Utility tractor

Kubota L2850 Power

Kubota L2850 Power Engine (gross):34.0 hp
25.4 kW
PTO (claimed):27 hp
20.1 kW
Drawbar (tested):23.16 hp
17.3 kW
PTO (tested):27.51 hp
20.5 kW
power test details ...

1985 - 1990

1985 - 1990
L Series
Compact Utility tractor

Series:

Series:L2550 ← L2850

Nebraska Tractor Test 1587

Nebraska Tractor Test 1587

Nebraska Tractor Test 1587

Nebraska Tractor Test 1587
Diesel 8-speed 4WD
October 30 - November 7, 1985
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1587 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:27.51 hp
20.5 kW
Fuel use:1.7 gal/hour
6.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:27.96 hp
20.8 kW
Fuel use:1.6 gal/hour
6.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:23.16 hp
17.3 kW
Fuel use:1.7 gal/hour
6.4 l/hour
Max pull:4,030 lbs
1828 kg

Kubota L2850 Engine

Kubota L2850 Engine Kubota 1.7L 4-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1985 - 1990

1985 - 1990
L Series
Compact Utility tractor

Series:

Series:L2550 ← L2850

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Kubota V1702-DI-A
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:105.7 ci
1.7 L
Bore/Stroke:3.23x3.23 inches
82 x 82 mm
Power (gross):34.0 hp
25.4 kW
Air cleaner:paper element
Compression:18:1
Rated RPM:2600
Starter volts:12
Oil capacity:8.9 qts
8.4 L
Coolant capacity:7.4 qts
7.0 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Differential lock:rear standard
Steering:manual
 power*Optional equipment. Standard with Glide Shift.
Brakes:differential wet disc
Cab:Two-post ROPS. Optional sunshade.
Transmissions:8-speed mechanical shuttle
 8-speed partially synchronized
 8-speed power shift
Transmission details ...

1985 - 1990

1985 - 1990
L Series
Compact Utility tractor

Series:

Series:L2550 ← L2850

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
8-speed mechanical shuttle
8-speed partially synchronized
8-speed power shift

Transmission

Transmission
Type:mechanical shuttle
Gears:8 forward and 7 reverse
Clutch:dry plates
Oil capacity:32.8 qts
31.0 L
Four gears with high and low ranges, and mechanical shuttle. Fourth gear is locked out in high range.

Speeds

Speeds

Transmission

Transmission
Type:partially synchronized
Gears:8 forward and 7 reverse
Oil capacity:32.8 qts
31.0 L
Four gears with high and low ranges, and mechanical shuttle. Synchronized shifting between gears 3-4 in both ranges.

Speeds

Speeds

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:Glide Shift
Type:power shift
Gears:8 forward and reverse
Clutch:wet disc
With 12.4-24 rear tires.

Speeds

Speeds

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:7.7 gal
29.1 L
Hydraulic system:8.2 gal
31.0 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:open center
Capacity:8.2 gal
31.0 L
Pressure:2275 psi
156.9 bar
Valves:1 to 3
Pump flow:7.8 gpm
29.5 lpm
Steering flow:2.8 gpm
10.6 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:I
Control:position and draft control
Rear lift (at ends):2,425 lbs
1099 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):1,980 lbs
898 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:continuous
 live (optional)
Rear RPM:540/1000
Mid PTO:optional
Mid RPM:1080/2000

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:68.3 inches
173 cm
Weight:2480 to 2800 pounds
Front tire:5.00-15
Rear tire:12.4-24
Full dimensions and tires ...

1985 - 1990

1985 - 1990
L Series
Compact Utility tractor

Series:

Series:L2550 ← L2850

Kubota L2850 Tires

Kubota L2850 Tires
Ag front:5.00-15 (2WD)
 7-16 (4WD)
Ag rear:12.4-24

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:68.3 inches
173 cm
Length:114.2 inches
290 cm
Width:53.9 inches
136 cm
Height (exhaust):78.3 inches
198 cm
Ground clearance:14.0 inches
35 cm (2WD)
 13.6 inches
34 cm (4WD)
Front tread:45.3 to 57.1 inches
115 to 145 cm (2WD)
Front tread:44.1 inches
112 cm (4WD)
Rear tread:41.3 to 59.6 inches
104 to 151 cm

Kubota L2850 Weight

Kubota L2850 Weight
2WD Shipping:2480 lbs
1124 kg
4WD Shipping:2710 lbs
1229 kg
GST 4WD Shipping:2800 lbs
1270 kg
4WD Operating:2790 lbs
1265 kg
Ballasted:4580 lbs
2077 kg

Kubota L2850 attachments

Kubota L2850 attachments 72" mid-mount mower deck front-end loader backhoe Attachment details ...

1985 - 1990

1985 - 1990
L Series
Compact Utility tractor

Series:

Series:L2550 ← L2850

Attachment overview

Attachment overview
72" mid-mount mower deck
Front-end loader
Backhoe
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.

72" Mower deck

72" Mower deck
Type:mid-mount Kubota RC72-28
 3-blade
Cutting width:72 inches
182 cm
Weight:476 lbs
215 kg
Overall width:88.6 inches
225 cm
Cut height:1.5 to 4.5 inch
3 to 11 cm

Kubota BF500 Loader

Kubota BF500 Loader
Loader weight:904 lbs
410 kg
Height (to pin):98.4 inches
249 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:78.5 inches
199 cm
Dump reach:27 inches
68 cm
Dump angle:40°

Reach at ground:66.3 inches
168 cm
Rollback angle:24°

Breakout force (lift):1984 lbs
899 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):1102 lbs
499 kg
Bucket width:60 inches
152 cm

Kubota BL4520 Backhoe

Kubota BL4520 Backhoe
Backhoe type:Kubota BL4520 Backhoe
Digging depth:78 inches
198 cm

Kubota BL4530 Backhoe

Kubota BL4530 Backhoe
Backhoe type:Kubota BL4530 Backhoe
Digging depth:90 inches
228 cm

L2850 Serial Numbers

L2850 Serial Numbers Location:On tractor's clutch housing, left side
1985:50005
1986:51786
1987:53807
1988:55931
1989:57212
1990:58326
1991:58771
1992:59193

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Electrical

Electrical Ground:negative
Charging system:alternator
Charging amps:35
Battery volts:12
Battery AH:110

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