Compare/Kubota FT21 vs Kubota L225

Kubota FT21 vs Kubota L225

Verdict: Kubota FT21 vs Kubota L225

The Kubota FT21 and the Kubota L225 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Kubota L225 is the lighter machine (904 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 is the newer design (2012 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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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

Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference

Original price

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$4,500 (1976 L225DT)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (L225DT)Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Variants

FT21

wheeledReference

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FT21-PC

half-trackReference

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L225

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2WDReference

L225DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

29.9 LReference

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Engine

15.4 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

76 x 82 mmReference

Power

15.4 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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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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Drawbar (tested)

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12.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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paper element with precleanerReference

Compression

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21:1Reference

Oil capacity

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22.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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6.8 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.203 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.203 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed

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15.6 kWReference

Max power

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12.0 kWReference

Transmission

ROPS gear

904 kgReference

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Cab gear

1025 kgReference

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Gears

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

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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

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

-649@2500Reference

1000@2363Reference

PTO (tested)

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15.6 kWReference

Pressure

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117.2 barReference

Total flow

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14.0 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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14.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

153 cmReference

Weight

1995 to 2304 poundsReference

904 kgReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

8.3-24Reference

9.5-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Optional tires (ag)

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

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Length

290 cmReference

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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

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Front tread

97 cmReference

98 to 133 cmReference

Rear tread

94/106 cmReference

100 to 137 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

924 kgReference

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Cab Glideshift

1045 kgReference

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Ag front

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4.00-15Reference

Ag rear

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9.5-24Reference

Operating weight

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904 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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1565 kgReference

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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Front axle

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0.9 LReference

Front diff.

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1.0 LReference

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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Kubota L225 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota K605 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota K605 BackhoeReference

Test results

Fuel use

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5.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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914 kgReference

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.