Compare/Hefty G vs Kubota L1-24

Hefty G vs Kubota L1-24

Verdict: Hefty G vs Kubota L1-24

The Hefty G and the Kubota L1-24 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Hefty G is the lighter machine (952 kg vs 2,183 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-24 is the newer design (1983 vs 1974). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Hefty

Fit score

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

24 hp

Confidence

40%

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

HeftyReference

KubotaReference

With 9.5-24 rear tires.Reference

Forward speeds are 20% faster than reverse.Reference

Steering

powerReference

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Variants

Hi-G

high-crop tractorReference

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L1-24DT

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4WDReference

Engine

20.1 kWReference

17.7 kWReference

Displacement

0.8 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

58 x 80 mmReference

86 x 81 mmReference

Power

20.1 kWReference

17.7 kWReference

Compression

8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3300Reference

2600Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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29.1 LReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical dry discReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.9 kWReference

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Type

gearReference

shuttleReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

12.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

540/770/940/1250 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

190 cmReference

154 cmReference

Weight

952 kgReference

2183 to 2359 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

9.5-24Reference

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Ag front

6.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

12.4-28Reference

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Length

320 cmReference

294 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

162 cmReference

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Shipping weight

952 kgReference

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Front tread

101 to 152 cmReference

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Rear tread

91 to 157 cmReference

102 to 132 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

Width

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132 cmReference

Height

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197 cmReference

2WD Weight

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990 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1070 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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37 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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31 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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98 to 114 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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104 cmReference

Hefty G attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

152 cmReference

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Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.