Kubota L235 Overview
The Kubota L235 tractor centers on a 68 cubic inch (1.1 L) diesel engine. This engine offers a simple, durable power source suited to light tillage, mowing, and transport tasks common on small farms.
Its drivetrain pairs a gear-type transmission and open-center hydraulics, plus a rear PTO and Category I hitch, delivering straightforward compatibility with a wide range of standard implements.
Manuals and test reports provide context for controls, hydraulics, lubrication, and service categories, giving restoration and parts-search confidence. For buying parts or planning maintenance, verify engine, transmission, rear PTO type, and serial range against the documented configurations, and note any year-specific variations.
Kubota L235 Quick Answers
- Production yearsThe Kubota L235 was produced from 1981 through 1985.
- PowerEngine power is listed as 23.5 hp gross with drawbar and PTO figures shown in the public data; verify configuration matched to the documented engine and transmission setup before relying on those numbers.
- EngineEngine displacement is 68 ci (1.1 L).
- PTO and hitchRear PTO is 540/828 with Category I hitch.
- WeightWeight range is 1950 to 2435 pounds.
Engine and Power
Engine: 68 ci (1.1 L) diesel with a rated RPM around 2600 and electric starter.
Diesel engine
Kubota D1102-A / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled
| Displacement | 68 ci 1.1 L |
|---|---|
| Bore Stroke | 3.0x3.2 inches 76 x 81 mm |
| Power Gross | 23.5 hp 17.5 kW |
| Air Cleaner | paper element |
| Pre Heating | glow plugs |
| Rated Rpm | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Starter Power | 1.36 hp 1.0 kW |
Manufacturer
Manufacture years
Tested PTO
Tested drawbar
Transmission
Transmission: gear-type with 8 forward and 7 reverse.
8-speed gear
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 7 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 25.4 qts 24.0 L |
PTO and Hitch
PTO and hitch: rear PTO type 540/828 and Category I rear hitch.
Rear PTO
Rear PTO type
Rear hitch
Hydraulics
Hydraulics: open-center system, 6.2 gpm (23.5 lpm) pump flow and 2250 psi (155.1 bar) pressure.
Type
Pressure
Pump flow
Fluids, Battery, and Service Facts
Maintenance: transmission oil capacity 25.4 qts (24.0 L); battery system 12-volt with negative ground.
Fuel tank
Battery volts
Tires and Dimensions
Tire and dimension values can vary by wheel, axle, and configuration.
Wheelbase
Weight
Length
Width
Front tire
Rear tire
Electrical
Electrical rows are included when documented.
Ground
Battery volts
Serial Number Lookup
Serials: model-year identifiers align with the 1981-1985 window; see owner manuals for serial-range details.
1981
1982
1983
1984
Manuals and Documents
The documents below add manual, parts, and test context for the Kubota L235. They are useful for controls, service categories, parts matching, and tested-performance details that do not fit into short spec rows.
Match coverage carefully before relying on a document for service decisions, especially when one manual, catalog, or report covers several models, fuel types, transmissions, or tractor variants.
- Kubota L235, L275 Operator's ManualOperator and maintenance manual for Kubota L235/L275 familyOpen source
- Kubota L235, L275 tractor operator's manualOperator's manual covering L235/L275 and variants (reprint/third-party hosting)Open source
- Kubota L235 Owner Manual - Kubota L235Owner/Operator manual for Kubota L235 (L275 included in same document)Open source
- Kubota L235 manualUser manual listing and spec overview for L235Open source
- Kubota L235 manualL235 operator/maintenance manual pagesOpen source
- Kubota L235 Parts DiagramsKubota L235 model family parts diagrams, including engine, transmission, and attachmentsOpen source
- Kubota L235 Parts DiagramsL235 tractor parts diagrams and component listingsOpen source
- Test 1406: Kubota L235 4WD and L235 Diesel 8-SpeedNebraska Tractor Test Laboratory OECD-style test report for Kubota L235 4WD and L235 Diesel 8-SpeedOpen source
Parts Checks Before Ordering
Do not order Kubota L235 parts from the model name alone. Match the part to the tractor's model code, serial range, engine, transmission, PTO setup, and build year before choosing service parts.
Parts vary by setup. Exact part numbers require a parts catalog, manual, or trusted supplier source before making recommendations.
Accuracy Note
Tractor specifications can vary by year, region, factory configuration, installed equipment, and later repairs. Match serial range, engine, transmission, PTO setup, and model code before ordering parts or doing service work.