The Kubota L245 is a 2WD or 4WD (L245DT) compact utility tractor from the L series. This tractor was manufactured by the Kubota from 1976 to 1985. The Kubota L245 is equipped with a 1.1 L three-cylinder diesel engine and gear type transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears. The high clearance version Kubota L245HC was also available.
The Kubota L245 compact utility tractor used the Kubota DH1101 engine. It is a 1.1 L, 1,115 cm2, (68.0 cu·in) three-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. The compression ratio rating is 21.0:1. This engine produced 25.3 PS (18.6 kW; 25.0 HP) of maximum horsepower and 22.3 PS (16.4 KW; 22.0 HP) of PTO output power.
The Kubota L245 is equipped with manual steering, differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes, open operator station (Two-post ROPS was available as an option) and liters 22.0 liters (5.8 US gal.; 4.8 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Kubota L245 L245 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Kubota L245 L245 |
| Length | 2,570 mm (101.2 in) |
| Width | 1,310 mm (51.6 in) |
| Height | 2,100 mm (82.7 in) |
| Wheel base |
2WD: 1,600 mm (63.0 in) 4WD: 1,550 mm (61.2 in) |
| Weight |
2WD: 996 kg (2,196 lbs) 4WD: 1,080 kg (2,382 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 22.0 liters (5.8 US gal.; 4.8 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V |
| Cabin type | Open operator station. Two-post ROPS (option) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Kubota DH1101 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 1.1 L, 1,115 cm2, (68.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 76.0 mm X 82.0 mm (2.99 in X 3.23 in) |
| Compression ratio | 21.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 25.3 PS (18.6 kW; 25.0 HP) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 6.1 L (6.45 US. qt, 5.37 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 6.6 L (6.97 US. qt, 5.81 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) |
| Compression pressure | 3,235 kPa (470 psi) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Steering type | Manual |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical expanding shoe |
| 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: 19.1 kmh (11.9 mph) Reverse: 9.3 (5.8 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.) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 5.00-15 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 11.2-24 or 11.2-28 (L245HC) |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Caterogy | I |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity | 698 kg (1,539 lbs) |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Independent |
| Rear PTO spped | 540/700/1000 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Open center |
| Hydraulic 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.) |
| Pressure | 2,000 psi (137.9 bar) |
| Total flow | 3.7 gpm (14 lpm) |