The Kubota L345 is a 2WD (L345) or 4WD (L345DT) compact utility tractor from the L series. This tractor was manufactured by the Kubota from 1978 to 1985. The Kubota L345 is equipped with a 1.5 L four-cylinder diesel engine and gear type transmission with dry disc clutch and 8 forward and 2 reverse gears.
The Kubota L345 compact utility tractor used the Kubota V1501 engine. It is a 1.5 L, 1,487 cm2, (90.7 cu·in) four-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 34.5 PS (25.4 kW; 34.0 HP) at 2,800 rpm of gross output power.
The Kubota L345 is equipped with power assist steering, wet disc type brakes, open operator station with two-post ROPS and 35.0 liters (9.2 US gal.; 7.7 Imp. gal) fuel tank for 2WD model and 33.5 liters (8.8 US gal, 7.4 Imp. gal) for 4WD model. The Kubota L345 could be equipped with the Kubota L1720 loader.
Kubota L345 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Kubota L345 |
| Length | 3,370 mm (132.7 in) |
| Width | 1,490 mm (58.7 in) |
| Height | 2,070 mm (81.5 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,940 mm (76.4 in) |
| Weight | 1,496 kg (3,298 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity |
2WD: 35.0 liters (9.2 US gal.; 7.7 Imp. gal) 4WD: 33.5 liters (8.8 US gal, 7.4 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V |
| Cabin type | Open operator station with two-post ROPS |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Kubota V1501 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 1.5 L, 1,487 cm2, (90.7 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 | 34.5 PS (25.4 kW; 34.0 HP) at 2,800 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 9.1 L (9.6 US. qt, 8 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 7.0 L (7.4 US. qt, 6.2 Imp. qt.) |
| Compression pressure | 3,235 kPa (470 psi) |
| 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 (L345) or 4×4 MFWD 4WD (L345DT) |
| Steering type |
2WD: Booster type power steering 4WD: Integral type power steering |
| Brakes | Wet disc type |
| Differential | Bevel gear |
| Front axle differential case(4WD) | 5.0 L (5.28 US qts, 4.4 Imp. qts.) |
| Front axle outer drive case(4WD) | 0.7 L (0.74 US qts, 0.62 Imp. qts.) |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Gear type with dry disc clutch |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 22.0 kmh (13.7 mph) Reverse: 10.8 (6.7 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity |
2WD: 30 L (7.9 US gal, 6.6 Imp. gal) 4WD: 31 L (8.2 US gal, 6.8 Imp. gal) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 6.00-16 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 13.6-28 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Caterogy | I |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | – |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Live |
| Rear PTO spped | 540 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Open center |
| Hydraulic capacity | 22.0 L (23.25 US. qt, 19.36 Imp. qt.) |
| Pump flow | 6.4 gpm (24.2 lpm) |
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