Overview
The Kubota L4200 is a versatile compact utility tractor produced between 1994 and 1999, featuring a 45.3 hp liquid-cooled diesel engine and a lift capacity of up to 2,870 lbs. Available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations with options for an open ROPS or a climate-controlled cab, it provides a reliable platform for diverse farming tasks.
Ideal Applications
Material Handling and Loading:
With a high-pressure 2490 psi hydraulic system and compatibility with front-end loaders and backhoes, this tractor is well-equipped for significant excavation and lifting operations.
Field Work and Plowing:
The 42 net hp engine and 37 hp PTO allow the L4200 to efficiently operate two 14-inch plows and various independent 540 RPM rear attachments for soil preparation.
All-Weather Utility:
The optional cab equipped with heat and air-conditioning, combined with wet disc brakes and power steering, ensures operator comfort and control during long working hours in various environmental conditions.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 2.2L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.4x3.6 inches (86 x 91 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 7.9 qts (7.5 L) |
| Description | Kubota V2203 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 134.1 ci (2.2 L) |
| Fuel system | indirect injection |
| Power (gross) | 45.3 hp (33.8 kW) |
| Power (net) | 42 hp (31.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 102.9 lb-ft (139.5 Nm) |
| Oil capacity | 6.3 qts (6.0 L) |
| Oil change | 100 h |
| Engine (gross) | 45.3 hp (33.8 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 42 hp (31.3 kW) |
| Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
| PTO (claimed) | 37 hp (27.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc |
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| Description | Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with left-hand shuttle lever. Gear shifts (1-4) are synchronized using the foot clutch. Shuttle shifting is also synchronized using the clutch. The tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. / Eight-speed gear shift (1-8) with left-hand shuttle lever. Power shuttle shifting without need for the clutch. The transmission can be shifted (without the clutch) by sequentially shifting up through the gears. |
| Gears | 8 forward and reverse / 8 forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 41.2 qts (39.0 L) / 41.2 qts (39.0 L) |
| Transmission | FST / Glide Shift (GST) |
| Type | synchronized shuttle / power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchronized shuttle / 8-speed power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchronized shuttle / 8-speed power shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post ROPS. Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Drive | 4x2 2WD |
Capacity
| Fuel | 9.2 gal (34.8 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 10.3 gal (39.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 10.3 gal (39.0 L) |
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| Pressure | 2490 psi (171.7 bar) |
| Pump flow | 7.8 gpm (29.5 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2,310 lbs (1047 kg) |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 2,870 lbs (1301 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2447 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 447 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Wheelbase | 71.3 inches (181 cm) |
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| 4WD Wheelbase | 71.1 inches (180 cm) |
| Front tread | 45.1/49/53/56.9 inches (2WD) (114/124/134/144 cm) / 45.5 inches (4WD) (115 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 14.6 inches (37 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 84.4 inches (214 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 60.4 inches (153 cm) |
| Length | 118.9 inches (302 cm) |
| Rear tread | 42.5/46.4/47.2/51.2/57.1/60.8 inches (107/117/119/130/145/154 cm) |
| Width | 62.4 inches (158 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 71.3 inches (181 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 71.1 inches (180 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16:14.9-24 |
| Weight | 2875 to 3500 pounds |
| Ag front | 6.00-16:14.9-24 (2WD) |
Kubota L4200 Weight
| 2WD ROPS | 2,875 lbs (1304 kg) |
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| 4WD ROPS | 3,030 lbs (1374 kg) |
| Cab | 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) |
| Max Drawbar | 1,430 lbs (648 kg) |
Kubota L4200 attachments
| Description | blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | Backhoes published in 1994, by Kubota / Front Loaders B, L and M-Series published in 1994, by Kubota* / Americans on Kubota published in 2000 / L2900/L3300/L3600/L4200 published in 1996, by Kubota / *Publication contains known errors. |
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Speeds
| Description | With 14.9-24 rear tires. / With 14.9-24 rear tires. |
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