Compare/Hefty LNT vs Kubota L1-24

Hefty LNT vs Kubota L1-24

Verdict: Hefty LNT vs Kubota L1-24

The Hefty LNT 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 LNT is the lighter machine (975 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 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 18.9 L) for longer stints between fills. 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

The Continental R800 engine was built by Renault.Reference

Forward speeds are 20% faster than reverse.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

18.9 LReference

29.1 LReference

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

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.9 kWReference

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Type

gearReference

shuttleReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

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Pump flow

12.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

712 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

548 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/770/940/1250 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

182 cmReference

154 cmReference

Weight

975 kgReference

2183 to 2359 poundsReference

Front tire

4.00x15Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

8.3x24Reference

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Ag front

4.00x15Reference

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Ag rear

8.3x24Reference

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Height

144 cmReference

197 cmReference

Shipping weight

975 kgReference

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Front tread

81 to 101 cmReference

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Rear tread

68 to 119 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

Length

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294 cmReference

Width

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132 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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

L1-24DT

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4WDReference

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.