SPECS / COMPARISON
Kubota L235 vs Ford 1600
A detailed comparison of the Kubota L235 and the Ford 1600. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Kubota L23517.5 kW (23.5 HP)
Ford 160017.2 kW (23.1 HP)
Weight
Kubota L235970.0 kg (2WD : 1948.9 lbs (884.0 kg) 4WD : 2114.2 lbs (959.0 kg) 2WD : 1959.9 lbs (889.0 kg) 4WD : 2138.5 lbs)
Ford 16001130.0 kg (2WD: 2292.8 lbs (1040.0 kg) 4WD: 2491.2 lbs)
| Specification | Kubota L235 Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors | Ford 1600 Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Compact Utility Tractor | Compact Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 17.5 kW (23.5 HP) | 17.2 kW (23.1 HP) |
| Weight | 970.0 kg (2WD : 1948.9 lbs (884.0 kg) 4WD : 2114.2 lbs (959.0 kg) 2WD : 1959.9 lbs (889.0 kg) 4WD : 2138.5 lbs) | 1130.0 kg (2WD: 2292.8 lbs (1040.0 kg) 4WD: 2491.2 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Gear type with dry disc clutch | Gear type with dry disc clutch |
| Length | 286.0 cm (112.6 in.) | 259.0 cm (2WD: 100.0 in. (254.0 cm) 4WD: 102.0 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 23.5 LPM (6.2 GPM) | — |
| Years Made | 1981-1985 | 1976-1979 |
| Engine Model | Kubota D1102A | Shibaura LE892 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1115 cc (68.0 cu in.) | 1272 cc (77.6 cu in.) |
| Bore | 7.59 cm (2.99 in.) | 8.99 cm (3.54 in.) |
| Stroke | 8.20 cm (3.23 in.) | 10.01 cm (3.94 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Continuous or live | Transmission |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 /828 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Injection Timing | 25 ° B.T.D.C. | — |
| Injection Pressure | 147.0 bar (13.720-2132.1 psi) | — |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 195.0 cm (76.8 in.) | 138.0 cm (Hood Height: 54.3 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 164.0 cm (2WD: 66.1 in. (168.0 cm) 4WD: 64.6 in.) | 168.0 cm (2WD: 62.6 in. (159.0 cm) 4WD: 66.1 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28.0 l (7.4 gal) | 22.0 l (5.8 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 6.1 l (1.6 gal) | 4.0 l (2WD: 1.3 gal (5.0 l) 4WD: 1.1 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 6.6 l (1.7 gal) | 5.3 l (1.4 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 24.0 l (6.3 gal) | 20.1 l (5.3 gal) |
| Front Hubs Capacity | 2.3 l (Front axle differential case(4WD): 0.6 gal) | — |
| Steering Capacity | 0.2 l (0.1 gal) | — |
| Gears | 8 forward and 7 reverse | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 13.0 km/h (Forward: 12.1 MPH (19.5 km/h) Reverse: 8.1 MPH) | 11.6 km/h (Forward: 8.7 MPH (14.0 km/h) Reverse: 7.2 MPH) |
| Brakes | Wet disc | Differential mechanical expanding shoe |
| Drawbar Category | I | I |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station, two-post ROPS | Open operator station or Two-post fixed ROPS |
| Steering Type | Manual or power assist | Manual |
| Front Tires | Ag: 4.00-15 , 6-14 Lawn/turf: 23×8.50-12 , 25×8.50-14 | Ag: 5.00-15 , 6.00-16 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 9.5-24Lawn/turf: 16.3-16 | Ag: 11.2-24 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | Open center |
| Working Pressure | 155.1 bar (2250.0 psi) | 97.9 bar (1420.0 psi) |
| Lift Capacity | — | 770.0 kg (1697.6 lbs) |
| Compression Ratio | — | 21.0:1 |
| Ground Clearance | — | 33.0 cm (2WD: 13.8 in. (35.0 cm) 4WD: 13.0 in.) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | — | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) |
| Differential Lock | — | Mechanical rear |
| Total Flow | — | 15.9 LPM (4.2 GPM) |
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