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Kubota L185 Maintenance
The
Kubota L185 is a 2WD or 4WD (L185DT) compact utility tractor. This model was
manufactured from 1977 to 1982. The Kubota L185 tractor is equipped with a 45.3
cubic inches Kubota Z751 two-cylinder liquid cooled diesel.
The engine has a cylinder bore of 3.0" (76 mm), piston stroke of 3.22"
(82 mm), and rated power of 15 hp (11.2 kW). The sliding gear
transmission consists of a dry clutch and gearbox with 8 forward and 2
reverse gears. Max. forward speed - 13.1 mph (21 kph), max. reverse
speed - 9 mph (14.5 kph). The open center hydraulic system includes a
gear pump with a flow of 6.2 gal/min (23.5 l/min).
The main relief pressure is 147 bar (2130 psi). The 2-wheel drive models
are equipped with 4.00x15 front tires and 9.5x24 rear tires. The 6.00x14
front tires and 9.5x24 rear tires are used for tractors with 2-wheel
drive (L185DT). The wheelbase is 60 inches (1520 mm). The Kubota L185
tractor is compatible with a Kubota L1200 front end loader.
| Engine oil capacity, gal (L) |
1.0 (3.8) |
| Engine coolant capacity, gal (L) |
1.4 (5.3) |
| Hydraulic/transmission fluid capacity (2WD), gal (L) |
5.8 (22.0) |
| Hydraulic/transmission fluid capacity (4WD), gal (L) |
6.1 (23.0) |
| Front axle oil capacity, qts (L) |
2.0 (1.9) |
| Steering oil capacity, qts (L) |
0.32 (0.30) |
| Recommended Oil and Fluid |
| Engine oil type |
SAE 30, SAE 10W, 10W-30, 20W-20. API Service category DS, DM |
| Engine coolant type |
Kubota Antifreeze/Coolant |
| Hydraulic/transmission fluid type |
Kubota UDT or Kubota Super UDT |
| Front axle oil type |
SAE 80, SAE 90, SAE 80W-90 Gear lube |
| Check hydraulic/transmission fluid level |
Every 50 hours |
| Check front axle oil level |
Every 50 hours |
| Lubricate axle hub bearings |
Every 50 hours |
Check battery and clean terminals |
Every 50 hours |
| Change engine oil |
Every 75 hours |
| Clean engine air filter element |
Every 100 hours |
| Clean engine fuel filter |
Every 100 hours |
| Inspect and adjust fan belt |
Every 100 hours |
| Replace engine oil filter |
Every 150 hours |
| Check steering oil level |
Every 150 hours |
| Replace hydraulic/transmission oil filter |
Every 300 hours |
| Change hydraulic/transmission fluid |
Every 300 hours |
| Change front axle oil |
Every 300 hours |
| Check and adjust engine idling |
Every 300 hours |
| Adjust parking and service brakes |
Every 300 hours |
| Change engine fuel filter element |
Every 400 hours |
| Clean radiator fins |
Every 400 hours |
| Replace engine air filter element |
Every 400 hours |
| Check and adjust valve clearance |
Every 600 hours |
| Flush cooling system and add new coolant |
Every 1000 hours |
| Engine oil filter part number |
15213-32090 |
| Engine fuel filter part number |
15221-43080, 15221-43170 (Element) |
| Engine air filter part number |
70000-11221, 15222-11222 |
| Hydraulic/transmission oil filter part number |
34150-37710 |
| Hydraulic filter gasket part number |
04811-10320 |
| Drive belt part number |
15221-72530 |
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