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DPF Efficiency Below Threshold

The KUBOTA-P2002 (Kubota) diesel fault code means: DPF Efficiency Below Threshold. This is a serious severity code.

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Keep driving?
No — stop driving
DIY difficulty
advanced
Estimated cost
$900-$1,800 ash clean, $3,500-$5,500 new DPF

What Are the Symptoms of KUBOTA-P2002?

  • DPF lamp solid, derate
  • Regen does not complete

What Causes KUBOTA-P2002? (Most Likely First)

  • Ash load at service limit (~3,000 hrs on V3307/V3800 under light load) Very Likely
  • Oil consumption from worn engine (fuel dilution or turbo leak) Likely
  • Non-CJ-4/CK-4 oil used by mistake Possible

Can I Still Drive with KUBOTA-P2002?

No — stop driving. KUBOTA-P2002 is rated serious severity. Continuing to drive in this state risks further damage — get it looked at before your next trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kubota code P2002?

Kubota P2002 means: DPF Efficiency Below Threshold. Serious code -- address promptly to avoid inducement / further damage.

Can I keep using my Kubota with P2002?

Serious fault -- you can move the machine to a shop but don't run it under load. Use Kubota Diagmaster software (dealer tool) for full diagnostics.

How much does P2002 cost to fix on a Kubota?

Repair cost range: $900-$1,800 ash clean, $3,500-$5,500 new DPF. Compact-tractor labor is typically $110-$150/hr in 2026.

Mechanics Guide Step-by-step diagnosis

How Do You Diagnose KUBOTA-P2002?

  1. Run parked regen to confirm not just soot-heavy.

  2. Send DPF out for ash clean (compact-tractor DPFs ~$900-$1,800).

Sources 1

This page is built from documented references. Verify against your own service info before repair work.

  • SAE J2012Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions (defines P2002 as a generic OBD-II code)

P2002 on Other Platforms

The same code ID appears across other engines, vehicles, and equipment. Diagnostic flow varies by platform — see the matching breakdown:

Gas / Automotive (OBD-II) Generic OBD-II definition for P2002 Bobcat serious DPF Efficiency Below Threshold Hino serious DPF Efficiency Below Threshold — definition not reliably documented Isuzu serious Particulate Trap Efficiency Below Threshold Perkins serious Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold Power Stroke serious DPF Efficiency Below Threshold Yanmar serious DPF Efficiency Below Threshold

Which Vehicles Commonly Get KUBOTA-P2002?

  • Kubota BX1880 / BX2380 / BX23S sub-compact tractors
  • Kubota L2501 / L3301 / L3901 utility tractors
  • Kubota L4060 / L4760 / L5060 / L5460 grand L tractors
  • Kubota M5-091 / M5-111 utility tractors
  • Kubota M6S-111 / M7060 / M7-132 / M7-152 tractors
  • Kubota MX5400 / MX6000 utility tractors
  • Kubota SVL65-2 / SVL75-2 / SVL95-2s skid steer loaders
  • Kubota SSV65 / SSV75 skid steer loaders
  • Kubota RTV-X1100C / RTV-X1140 / RTV1140CPX utility vehicles
  • Kubota generator sets (GL, GR, SQ series)

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