Compare/Kubota FT21-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota GL21

Kubota FT21-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota GL21

Verdict: Kubota FT21-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota GL21

The Kubota FT21-PC Power Crawler and the Kubota GL21 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Kubota GL21 is the lighter machine (1,040 kg vs 2,568 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota FT21-PC Power Crawler holds more fuel (29.9 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT21-PC Power Crawler is the newer design (2012 vs 1990). 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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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

21 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Sixteen gears (10 in reverse) with three ranges. Gears may be shifted sequentially while moving, without using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Eight power shift gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference

Drive

half-trackReference

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Variants

FT21

wheeledReference

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FT21-PC

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

29.9 LReference

26.9 LReference

Engine

15.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

79 x 91 mmReference

Power

15.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

ROPS gear

1164 kgReference

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Cab gear

1295 kgReference

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Gears

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

568/803/985/1304 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-615@2500Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

154 cmReference

Weight

2568 to 2899 poundsReference

1040 kgReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

6-14Reference

Rear tire

tracksReference

9.5-32Reference

Ag front

7-16Reference

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Ag rear

330mm trackReference

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Length

290 cmReference

294 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

127 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

197 cmReference

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Height (cab)

201 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

33 cmReference

Front tread

104 cmReference

94 cmReference

Rear tread

103 cmReference

101/113 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

1184 kgReference

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Cab Glideshift

1314 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-32Reference

Height

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144 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.