Kubota Tractor Corporation pays their marketing department a lot of money to come up new model and series numbers each year. These new numbers can be confusing and make you think you need to be a Navajo Code Talker just to understand what you’re looking at. The good news is that you don’t have to be. In this post, we’ll take a look at Kubota Model numbers and break down what they mean and what they can tell you about a specific Kubota tractor.
Kubota has 3 basic tractor model types:
- B : 18-30hp subcompact tractors
- L: 30-60 hp compact tractors
- M: 40- 135 hp Tractors
There is only one variation, which is a X in the model. This X signifies that it is a smaller version of the model before it. Therefore, a BX tractor is the smallest series, or a small version of the B series and likewise, an MX tractor is the small version of the M Series.
Step 2: Behind the numbers
The basic breakdown of a Kubota Tractor Model Number
After the series letters there are numbers ex L4060. After step 1 we know that the L stands for Kubota’s line of L series tractors. But what about the numbers?
- The first number after the letter is the horsepower. This is an 40 horse Compact tractor.
The Second number tells us what chassis the tractor is on. This is where things can get a little tricky, especially if you’ve got an older Kubota. For the last 10 years the Grand L Series Kubotas have been denoted with 30 a 40 or a 60 after the number. The standard L Series has been 00 or recently 01. For tractors 10 years or older, please contact your dealer for series information.
Click here to learn the difference between the Grand L and Standard L Series
Therefore, a L3901 is a 39 horsepower standard L tractor. Whereas the L4060 we looked at before is a 40 horsepower Grand L Tractor.
- The BX Series have ended in 50 60 and the most recent are 70.
- The B Series ends in 20 and 50, the 50 is the larger chassis.
- The L Series presently has 01 (standard L) and 60 (Grand L- Larger Frame).
- The MX Series is 00.
- The M Series is denoted by 60, X, or GX- These are the big 100+ hp tractors.
Step 3: The Fender Letters
On the rear fender of the L Series and up there are usually 3 letters, 4WD, HST or GST. These denote which type of transmission the tractor has.
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4WD: Stand L Gear Drive*
4WD means four wheel drive, but also signifies its a standard gear drive tractor
HST means the tractor has a hydrostatic transmission- a pedal for forward and reverse.
GST: Glide Shift (Only available on Grand L Models)
GST means the tractor has a glide shift transmission- a clutch free transmission.
*Note: All B series tractors have 4WD but most come with a hydrostat transmission.
Step 4: Loader Numbers
The number following LA in the model number tells you kg lift capacity.
A lot of people only see the loader number on the tractor because the loader covers up the tractor numbers. This is common, don’t worry if you’ve made that mistake. The loader numbers are the easiest to figure out. Basically it’s LA which stands for Loader, then the lift capacity in kilograms. So a LA 1154 can lift 1154 kg. The easy way to guess that in lbs. is to double the number, so a LA 1154 can lift roughly 2,308 lbs.
Well that is the high level view of Kubota model numbers as they are right now. It’s hard to guess how they might be further on down the road. As for older models, you’ll have to call in and ask. If you have any further question feel free to come in and chat or give us a call!
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ShepherdBill | I have a L295DT 12496. Is there a way or place to find out its year of manufacture? |
Rick Westerfield | Hello Bill, Look for the data plate with the tractor serial number. Mine is on the left side of the frame below the seat . . . if I remember correctly. If not there, try the right side. Is 12496 the serial number? Call your local Kubota dealer and give them the number. They should be able to answer your question. Rick |
ShepherdBill | Thanks Rick. I thought maybe there was a website for Kubota's that had this. The 12496 is the tractor serial number. What model of Kubota do you have? |
Rick Westerfield | Hello Bill, Mine is a B6200 that my local dealer indicated was built in 1985. I really enjoy mine and have picked up a few things on E-bay such as an owner's manual, shop manual, exploded parts diagram, dealer's brochure and a few other little things. I am continually amazed at what can be found on E-bay and I'm sure the sellers are equally incredulous that a market exists for their stuff. Try tractorsmart.com for a web site but I am not certain if they have a lookup capability or not. I was able to download a good mower deck manual from the people there. They are very supportive if you ask questions by e-mail and this sounds right up their alley. Kubota.com might also be revealing for you but again . . . I am not certain. For quickness of answer, I would call your local Kubota dealer tomorrow because they would love to have your business when it is time for a little preventive maintenance. My local Kubota parts folks have supported me very well and usually have what I need in stock. They even had two kinds of tail light assemblies for my almost 20 year old tractor. I was shocked and the price was not too bad, either!! Rick |
ShepherdBill | I bought my L295DT used in the mid 1980's. It came with a bakhoe, loader and trailer to haul it on. I also got a blade & 5' rotary mower at the same time. Have since purchased a disc harrow, tool bar and a Mormon creaser. None of the add on 3 point equipment is Kubota but it make for a very useful tractor. I got an owners manual which include a parts book with the tractor. Also got the owners manual for the backhoe and loader with the tractor. I've used the tractor to mow weeds and plow snow in Montana. The loader & backhoe are used quite often. Since moving to western Colorado have used it for many things including getting our 40 acres tilled and into grass pasture. Oh, incidently the Mormon creaser is used to make furrows for irrigating farm ground. It is a real handy little tractor. I'm able to get parts at a dealer about 40 miles away. Haven't ask them about the year, etc. Hadn't really thought much about it until I started looking up info on a Farmall H which I grew up with. Thanks for your help, Rick. Bill |
Vic B | Hi Bill, According to my Kubota serial number information, your L295DT was produced for 6 model years, starting in 1977 and ending production in late 1982. Your serial number 12496 was built in 1978 and was one of 2099 built that production year. Buyers loved the power and price of Kubota's beefiest L Series of the day, and production orders for 1979 were once again at full capacity 2100 units! The 'rarest' Kubota L295DT's are the first year models numbering just 431 for total production. A market test year?? Orders tapered off on the L295DT's by 1981 as Kubota rolled only 1050 L295DT's that year. The writing was on the wall for 1982 and while still an exceptional deal at $8995 US the L295DT was dropped! Hope this info helps! Vic |
ShepherdBill | Thanks, Vic. That is the info I was looking for. If I might ask, how do you come by this info? Bill |
fruitacres | Bill, your tractor was originally retailed in Wyoming in May of 1979. |
ShepherdBill | Thanks, fruitacres. How do you find out all of this info? I got the tractor in Missoula, MT. Seems like the dealer said someone bought it for a small contruction outfit and it was too small or something. I don't remember the hours on it but they weren't a lot of them. |
fruitacres | As a dealer we have the ability to determine when and where a unit was sold. We also get a list of stolen equipment so that we can check unfamiliar machines brought into the shop for service or repair. |
Vic B | Roger that! |
gerard bonneville | i have a kubota serial # L 185DT -5174Z engine model # z751-A 2 cylinder i would like to know the year |
charles lambert | I have a kubota L3430 serial 30130 3 cylinder I would like to know the year |
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Charles Bernier | I have a kubota serial # 77614, model B 2400 HSBD. I would like to know the year manufactures. |
mike kovaleski | kubota l48 sn 61837 |
Texas Tyler | I'm trying to read a pre 1997 Kubota Tractor Engine serial number. It's 10103 and I can only find decoding info on the new format |
Texas Tyler | Hmmm, I found this page, http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/001/3/2/1324-kubota-m7500.html which if I'm not mistaken says it was made in 1980 |
dean | my kubota identification plate is missing. the engine serial #D1503-5J1017. THE TRACTOR SERIAL# L2900D58595 as best i could read it , although it could be L9900D53595. the valve cover reads 1.499l D1503-ES the 4WD front axle is embossed L3300 -i'm wondering if this machine was thrown together with whatever would fit from different models . thanx for any info you can spare . |
Kelly Bruce | Hi, I am looking at buying a Kubota L175 (17hp) Tractor Z750, Serial Number is 15528, can you tell me what year this tractor was manufactured? thanks Kelly Bruce. |
Randy | Can anyone tell me what year my Kubota t1400h was made. The sn#13351. Thank you, |
John | Can anyone tell me what year my Kubota Model # B1600DT Serial # 21563 was made and if there is a crossover for a US Model? |
William | Where can I find a book of kubota tractor serial numbers , up to 2009 ? Thanks . |
Joe Holland | I have a Kubota model MX5000---S/N 10319 Can someone tell me the web site to establish the manufacture date? (Or the manufacture date) Thanks Joe |
Richie | I have a chance to buy a Kubota L225OT in fair condition. The serial # is 57209. Can you tell me what year it is and the approximate value? |
david simpler | I have a L295DT and would like a front end loader or a front blade and a back-hoe. Owners and service manuals also.410-398-7680 Dave |
bill | I have a Kubota M4700,do thay make a backhoe that will fit, and if thay do what is the numbers that will fit. Bill |
Jim Edwards | I have a L2500DT Ser # 53822 Can some one please tell me the Manufacture date. |
KristiD | I have a Kubota Tractor G1800(S), serial # 50080. Can anyone tell me the year it was made?! Thank you! |
mdurant | Hello, I just recently purchased a B6100 Kubota tractor, but I am not sure of the year. It may be a 1984 or a 1987? Could you help me in getting the year of this model? The serial number is 23933 |
phil charron | hi i bought a kabuta z 221 it has 800 hours on it coult someone find out the year for me. the serial # is 64406 |
wes | I bought a Kubota Aste A 175, s/n 447720 /D1005 engine/.Can anyone tell me the year it was manufactured? Thank you. I am also looking for a service manual for this machine.It's difficult to find anything about A series. Wes |
Jeff | I have a l 295dt ser#10622 could you tell me what year it is. Thank you! |
Rick in Western NC | Ok I'll jump in here too. |
Martin Wesley | I have a Kubota L200 with a serial number of 13692 I believe this is one of the first Kubota Tractors in the US but I would like to know more. Thanks |
Jeremy Smart | Looking at a Kubota L245 and wanted to know what year it is. The serial # is 10195. Anyone that could help I'd appreciate it. Thanks. |
Jeff Young | I am buying a L295dt Kubota. Want to add a front loader to the unit. Will a kubota 1720 assembly work on it. If not is there a inexpensive alternative?? Thanks Jeff |
WAYNE | SERIAL # 85099....WHAT YEAR ? |
Mark Taylor | Kubota G1800S with serial # 15806. What year? Thanks, Mark |
Mario Kiggen | Hi, I have got a Kubota V1200 Diesel Engine, serial number 754227 and would like to know the year of manufacture. Can anybody please provide this Info? Thanks in adavance, Mario. |
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Darrell McMahan | What Year Is This Kubota Tractor serial No L1801-1057 Engine Serial No Z851 |
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william hoops | have a mx4700hts serial no 50514 what year was it manufactured? |
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GRETA | I had my 2006 Kubota L48 Stolen on August 19,2012 from Ridgley, MD. I just found your site and I wanted to make post to it. I am hoping that someone will possibly come acrossed it and I am just reaching out to anyone. |
Serial Identification Number
IMPORTANT: Always obtain the serial number when possible. The serial number can help determine the engine model and help determine the correct service parts and changes based on serial number breaks.
Old Format
4-6 numbers that are sequential with no breaks for production month or year
New Format (starting 1997)
Alpha-numeric (e.g. XJ5050 or 4J5050) with breaks for production month and year
FIRST DIGIT = PRODUCTION YEAR | ||||||||||||
1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
V | W | X | Y | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
SECOND DIGIT = PRODUCTION MONTH | ||||||||||||
MONTH | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
A | C | E | G | J | L | N | Q | S | U | W | Y | |
B | D | F | H | K | M | P | R | T | V | X | Z |
Serial Number / Year Made
Don Hill | Is the year of manufacture easily decoded from the Kubota serial number? I have a B9200 and would like to know the year made. The local dealer said he didn't have info on the B9200 as it was too old?! |
Joe M | No it isn't. All Kubota would record is the date of sale of that serial number. Dates weren't used. A dealr wouldn't have the info, only Kubota would. Don't know if they keep the records that far back. : Is the year of manufacture easily decoded from the Kubota serial number? I have a B9200 and would like to know the year made. The local dealer said he didn't have info on the B9200 as it was too old?! |
Misty | : Is the year of manufacture easily decoded from the Kubota serial number? I have a B9200 and would like to know the year made. The local dealer said he didn't have info on the B9200 as it was too old?! According to this site it appears that your Kubota may be a 1959. |
Misty | http://answers.ask.com/Science/Agriculture/how_can_i_find_what_year_my_tractor_is |
Heather Smith | We are needing to know the year of our Kabota tractor. The model is M5950 and the serial number is U11015 I think. The tag was very hard to read.Thanks, Heather |
vic ford | I have a L2350 Kubota serial number 20809, how can I tell what year it was made? |
Larry D. Payton | What were the years the Kubota T 1560 was produced? |