The Kubota L185 is a 2WD (L185TP, L185FP) or 4WD (L185DT) compact utility tractor from the L series. This tractor was manufactured by the Kubota from 1977 to 1982. The Kubota L185 is equipped with a 0.7 L two-cylinder diesel engine and gear type transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears.
The Kubota L185 compact utility tractor used the Kubota Z751A engine. It is a 0.7 L, 743 cm2, (45.3 cu·in) two-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 76.0 mm (2.99 in) of the cylinder bore and 82.0 mm (3.23 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 17.3 PS (12.7 kW; 17.0 HP) at 2,800 rpm of horsepower and 15.6 PS (11.5 KW; 15.4 HP) of PTO output power.
The Kubota L185 is equipped with manual steering, open operator station and 22.0 liters (5.8 US gal.; 4.8 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Kubota L185 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Kubota L185 |
| Length | 2,540 mm (100 in) |
| Width | 1,370 mm (53.9 in) |
| Height | 1,930 mm (76 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,520 mm (59.8 in) |
| Weight |
L185FP: 723 kg (1,594 lbs) L185TP: 738 kg (1,628 lbs) L185DT: 809 kg (1,785 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 22.0 liters (5.8 US gal.; 4.8 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Kubota Z751A |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 0.7 L, 743 cm2, (45.3 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 76.0 mm X 82.0 mm (2.99 in X 3.23 in) |
| Horsepower | 17.3 PS (12.7 kW; 17.0 HP) at 2,800 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 3.8 L (4.02 US. qt, 3.34 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 5.3 L (5.6 US. qt, 4.66 Imp. qt.) |
| Injection timing | 25 ° B.T.D.C. |
| Injection pressure | 13,720-14,700 kPa (1,990-2,135 psi) |
| Intake / Exhaust valve clearance | 0.18-0.22 mm (0.007-0.009 in) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Steering type | Manual |
| Brakes | – |
| Front axle differential case(4WD) | 1.1 L (1.16 US. qts., 0.97 Imp. qts.) |
| Front axle outer drive case (4WD) – each | 0.8 L (0.85 US. qts., 0.7 Imp. qts.) |
| Steering gear box | 0.3 L (0.32 US. qts., 0.26 Imp. qts.) |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Gear type |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 18.5 kmh (11.5 mph) Reverse: 9.0 (5.6 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity |
2WD: 22.0 L (5.8 US. gal, 4.8 Imp. gal.) 4WD: 23.0 L (6.1 US. gal, 5.1 Imp. gal.) |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Creeper |
| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 2.4 kmh (1.5 mph) Reverse: 1.3 (0.8 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 4.00-15 (2WD), 6-14 (4WD) |
| Rear tires | Ag: 9.5-24 |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Front PTO type | – |
| Front PTO spped | 2,430 rpm |
| Rear PTO type | Transmission |
| Rear PTO spped | 540/700/1,000 rpm |