Kubota L1802 DT-M

[Peter57]

Well I purchased this very nice little Kubota but I have no idea where the high and low range selector is. The guy I bought it from didn't know much, he'd just been using is to slash a fairly flat block. Mine is far from flat and the grass is very long.

Does anybody know where to select high and low range. Better still, anybody have an operator manual for it?

Cheers

Peter

[Big Shed]

I have the L1802, which is 2WD, your model, the L1802DT is 4wd (Dual Transmission) - not too sure where the M comes from.

These are popularly known as "rice burners" as they are imported from Japan after they reach a certain age and no longer comply with their strict pollution regs (same reason there are so many used cars imported from Japan).

In the US these 2 models are designated L225 and L225DT for which I have obtained a workshop manual through Ebay from the US.

As I don't have the DT model I can't help you with selecting that, my model has four ranges and 4 gears in each range.

I used to have a rotary hoe for mine as well but sold that as I had no further use it. Still have a slasher (main use), a carry-all, a tow bar and a single tine ripper as well as a Fergie rear bucket (the long arm version).

I suggest you look on Ebay for a workshop manual for the L225DT model.

They are very good little tractors, about 25hp.

Edit:

Here you go

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Kubota-Models-L175-L225-L225dt-L260-Models-B5100d-B5100e-B6100d-B6100-/131349069249?pt=AU_Non_Fiction_Books_2&hash=item1e9503bdc1

[Big Shed]

Further to the "rice burner" title, these were mainly used in rice paddies in Japan and they have a fairly narrow rear wheel spacing.

One of the first things I did on mine is swap the rear wheels side to side so that the rear wheel spacing becomes somewhat wider giving the tractor a bit more stability.
This may already have been done on yours, if the wheel hubs sit inside the dished wheel centre it hasn't.

Next thing I did was install a ROPS as it did not come with one.

[Bedford]

This, https://www.google.com.au/search?q=Kubota+L1802+DT-M+hi/lo+range+lever&biw=1280&bih=699&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GhrDVOuwNKe1mwXehYDAAQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#imgdii=_&imgrc=1RDu0gx4U5llIM%253A%3BnSPfB8fuq6wvZM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fassets.cougar.nineentertainment.com.au%252Fimagegen%252Fp%252F800%252F600%252Fassets%252Fmomoads%252F2013%252F01%252F26%252F15%252Fkubota_02_series_pto_selection_lever.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.tradefarmmachinery.com.au%252Fdetail%252Ftractors%252Ftractors%252Fkubota%252Fl1802dt-with-4-in-1-fel%252F55493%3B800%3B600


(https://www.google.com.au/search?q=Kubota+L1802+DT-M+hi/lo+range+lever&biw=1280&bih=699&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GhrDVOuwNKe1mwXehYDAAQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#imgdii=_&imgrc=1RDu0gx4U5llIM%253A%3BnSPfB8fuq6wvZM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fassets.cougar.nineentertainment.com.au%252Fimagegen%252Fp%252F800%252F600%252Fassets%252Fmomoads%252F2013%252F01%252F26%252F15%252Fkubota_02_series_pto_selection_lever.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.tradefarmmachinery.com.au%252Fdetail%252Ftractors%252Ftractors%252Fkubota%252Fl1802dt-with-4-in-1-fel%252F55493%3B800%3B600) shows the transmission range change lever but is that what you're looking for or is it 2WD to 4WD selection.

If it's the later, sorry I have no idea!

[Big Shed]

Greg, the lever on the left is the PTO speed selector, the lever on the right is for the 4 gears in each range, the range selection lever is this one

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=Kubota+L1802+DT-M+hi/lo+range+lever&biw=1280&bih=699&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GhrDVOuwNKe1mwXehYDAAQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#imgdii=_&imgrc=MKY5fSIym5KxeM%253A%3BnSPfB8fuq6wvZM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fassets.cougar.nineentertainment.com.au%252Fimagegen%252Fp%252F800%252F600%252Fassets%252Fmomoads%252F2013%252F01%252F26%252F15%252Fkubota_02_series_gear_range_selector.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.tradefarmmachinery.com.au%252Fdetail%252Ftractors%252Ftractors%252Fkubota%252Fl1802dt-with-4-in-1-fel%252F55493%3B800%3B600

[Bedford]

Yep I'm with you now, I wasn't aware that the PTO speed selector had been put there where usually it is separate to the main transmission.

Your link also shows the 2wd/4wd selector if that was the case.

[Big Shed]

Yep I'm with you now, I wasn't aware that the PTO speed selector had been put there where usually it is separate to the main transmission.

Your link also shows the 2wd/4wd selector if that was the case.

No, my 2WD has the same range selector, 2 low ranges and 2 high ranges.

[Peter57]

The lever on the left shown was the one. The numbers have all been worn off on my rice burner.

Had great fun slashing a paddock this afternoon. It has a flail mower with it, along with a rotary tiller, a 4 in 1 bucket and a carry all. Should be pretty useful cleaning up our block and with landscaping after we finish the house build.

I'll check the wheels tomorrow - a little more width would be nice. Mine has a Hercules ROPS on it and the first thing I did was open it up. The last guy had it folded down.

I'll order that manual from the states thanks Fred.


Cheers,
Peter

[Bedford]

Just a bit of a warning about multi speed PTOs, you need to match that speed to the implement.

In your case you have,


Rear PTO Revolutions 540rpm/810rpm/1160rpm/1480rpm

so for example, if you were to run a 540 rpm input slasher on the 1480 rpm option, it would produce nearly 3 times the intended blade tip speed and could cause catastrophic failure and possible injury if an obstacle was hit.

[Big Shed]

I've only ever used the lowest speed on the PTO, both on the slasher and the rotary hoe.

Not sure what the higher speeds are for?

[Bedford]

High speed PTOs are often used for driving pumps etc.

[Peter57]

Thanks Bedford,
i hadn't thought of that. Luckily I was on the lowest speed for the PTO yesterday. I'll be mindful of the setting from now on.

This tractor stuff is all new to me so all advice is gratefully accepted.

cheers,
Peter

[jfblouin]

Hi. I own a L1802DT too.

I find this speed chart on a japanese WEB site. Speed is in kilometer by hour at full throttle. Right column is speed range, center one is transmission speed. Speed is left one. I hope that can help.

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