Designed entirely in-house by Kubota, the updated Kubota L2 series compact tractors are aimed at meeting the operational needs of small and medium-sized farms that require agile, multifunctional machines. The range includes five models, offering power outputs from 37 to 62 horsepower
The compact tractor segment in Italy accounts for around 2,500 units—just under eight percent of the national market. These machines, characterized by their small size and power ratings of up to 60 horsepower, are ideally suited for horticulture, nurseries, part-time farming, and maintenance and handling tasks within small-scale operations. These are all typical sectors of Italian agriculture, which is why they have attracted increasing interest from foreign manufacturers seeking to diversify their product offerings into market segments that were previously overlooked, either because they were not considered part of their core business or were seen as lacking sufficient profitability.
Not surprisingly, major international groups that had previously entered the compact tractor segment often relied on Italian or Indian brands for production, thus avoiding the costs associated with in-house design and development. Kubota, however, has taken a different path. Long committed to the originality of its product lines, the company chose to develop this series internally, with the goal of further strengthening its presence in Italian horticulture, nursery production, and family farming.
These are indeed the primary applications targeted by the new “L2” series compact tractors. The lineup consists of five models equipped with two different Kubota engines: a three-cylinder, 1.8-liter unit for the entry-level “L2-372,” and a more powerful four-cylinder, 2.4-liter engine for the “L2-452,” “L2-522,” “L2-552,” and “L2-622.”
All engines comply with Stage V emissions standards and incorporate Kubota’s “Three Vortex Combustion System,” which increases airflow within the combustion chamber to improve thermodynamic efficiency. Power outputs range from 37 to 62 horsepower. This power is transferred to the ground through two different transmission options.
The first is a mechanical transmission with two ranges and four gears, enhanced by a hi-lo splitter, providing 16 forward and 16 reverse speeds. It comes standard on the entry-level “L2-372” as well as the “L2-452” and “L2-522.” The second option is a three-range hydrostatic transmission with the “Hydro Dual Speed” system, which doubles the working ratios to six. This transmission is available as an option on the “L2-452” and “L2-522,” and as standard on the higher-performance “L2-552” and “L2-622.”
With these configurations, the “L2” series stands out for its versatility and multifunctionality—qualities further reinforced by a hydraulic system delivering up to 37 liters per minute, capable of powering up to three double-acting remote valves, along with a rear lift capacity of up to 1,750 kilograms.
Operator comfort is addressed through platform-style driving positions isolated from the chassis via integrated silent blocks. Optional on the “L2-452” and “L2-522,” and standard on the “L2-552” and “L2-622,” the tractors can be equipped with ergonomic, well-designed cabs featuring air-suspended seats, climate control systems, and “IntelliPanel” dashboards that provide operators with all essential machine status information in real time.
Title: Kubota tractors L2: original performance
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