Compare/Kubota FT21 vs Kubota GL21

Kubota FT21 vs Kubota GL21

Verdict: Kubota FT21 vs Kubota GL21

The Kubota FT21 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 1,995 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota FT21 holds more fuel (29.9 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT21 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

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

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,500 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.27x3.64 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Transmission

ROPS gear

904 kgReference

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Cab gear

1025 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

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

12F and 12R |Glideshift : Powershift- 48F and 30RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

568/803/985/1304 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-649@2500Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

154 cmReference

Weight

1995 to 2304 poundsReference

1040 kgReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

Rear tire

8.3-24Reference

9.5-32Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6-14. Rear: 8.3-24Reference

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

Optional tires (ag)

Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

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Length

290 cmReference

294 cmReference

ROPS Width

117 cmReference

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Cab Width

131 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

190 cmReference

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Height (cab)

193 cmReference

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Ground clearance

32 cmReference

33 cmReference

Front tread

97 cmReference

94 cmReference

Rear tread

94/106 cmReference

101/113 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

924 kgReference

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Cab Glideshift

1045 kgReference

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Width

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127 cmReference

Height

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144 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

91.5 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

20.7 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

553@2,500 |Reference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

193 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

190.5 cmReference

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Overall Length

290.1 cmReference

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Overall Width

131.1 cmReference

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Overall weight

924.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

8.3-24 agReference

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Rear wheel tread range

37.4/42.1 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

6-14. agReference

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Front Wheel tread range

97 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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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.