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Years in Production / 1981–1985

Kubota

L235

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Kubota L235.

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23hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1981–1985

Production years

Kubota

Manufacturer

L235 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1981 - 1985

L Series

Compact Utility tractor

Production

Compact Utility tractor

Built in Japan

Manufacturer
Kubota

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Wet disc brakes

Open operator station. Two-post ROPS available.

Differential Lock
mechanical rear
Steering
manual
Steering
power assist OptOptional

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Pressure
2250 psi155.1 bar
Pump Flow
6.2 gpm23.5 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
I
Control
position control
Control
draft control OptOptional

Pto

Rear Pto
continuous
Rear Pto
live OptOptional
Rear Type
540 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@2430
Engine Rpm
828@2430

Electrical

Ground
negative
Battery Volts
12

L235 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Kubota D1102-A

diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement
68 ci1.1 L
Bore Stroke
3.0x3.2 inches76 x 81 mm
Power Gross
23.5 hp17.5 kW
Air Cleaner
paper element
Pre Heating
glow plugs
Rated Rpm
2600
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Starter Power
1.36 hp1.0 kW
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline

Engine Options

Kubota 1.1L 3-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
7.4 gal28.0 L

L235 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Four gears in two ranges with forward/reverse shuttle.

Transmission Type
mechanical shuttle
Gears
8 forward and 7 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil Capacity
25.4 qts24.0 L

Kubota L235 Transmission

8-speed mechanical shuttle

L235 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
112.6 in286 cm
Width
49.4 in125 cm
Height
76.8 in195 cm
Wheelbase
64.6 in164 cm

Dimensions And Tires

2wd Wheelbase
66.5 inches168 cm
4wd Wheelbase
64.6 inches164 cm
Weight
1950 to 2435 pounds
Front Tire
4.00-15
2wd Rear Tire
9.5-24

Tires And Tracks

2wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24
4wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24
2wd Lawn Turf Front
23x8.50-12
4wd Lawn Turf Front
25x8.50-14
Lawn Turf Rear
16.3-16

See it in action

Videos

Watch Kubota L235 videos from their original YouTube creators.

L235 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1406

Diesel 8-speed 4WDSeptember 17 - 30, 1981

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 6 used for power test.

Gear 3 used for pull test.

Id
1406
Power At Rated Engine Speed
19.59 hp14.6 kW
Fuel Use
1.4 gal/hour5.3 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
19.63 hp14.6 kW
Max Power
15.28 hp11.4 kW
Max Pull
3,065 lbs1390 kg