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Kubota FT220 vs Kubota KB225
Verdict: Kubota FT220 vs Kubota KB225
The Kubota FT220 and the Kubota KB225 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Kubota KB225 is the lighter machine (1,576 kg vs 2,006 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota FT220 holds more fuel (28.0 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT220 is the newer design (2016 vs 2008). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
22 hp
22 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
Three gears (1-3) in four ranges (creeper, low, medium, high) with shuttle shift.Reference
Sequential hydraulically-shifted transmission. Twelve forward gears with three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference
Variants
FT220
wheeledReference
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FT220-PC
half-trackReference
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KB225
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wheeledReference
KB225-PC
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half-trackReference
Engine
Fuel tank
28.0 LReference
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Engine
16.2 kWReference
16.5 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 92 mmReference
79 x 89 mmReference
Power
16.2 kWReference
16.5 kWReference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
ROPS Fuel tank
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26.9 LReference
Cab Fuel tank
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21.2 LReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
36 forward and 24 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
ROPS gear
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714 kgReference
Cab gear
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870 kgReference
Transmission
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GlideshiftReference
Type
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power shiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
0Reference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
2500Reference
-662@2600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
150 cmReference
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Weight
2006 to 2271 poundsReference
1576 to 1973 poundsReference
Front tire
6-14Reference
6-14Reference
Rear tire
8.3-24Reference
9.5-22Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6-14. Rear: 8.3-24Reference
Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-22Reference
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
118 cmReference
Cab Width
131 cmReference
125 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
190 cmReference
195 cmReference
Height (cab)
194 cmReference
199 cmReference
ROPS Weight
909 kgReference
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Cab Weight
1030 kgReference
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Ground clearance
32 cmReference
37 cmReference
Front tread
97 cmReference
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Rear tread
94/106 cmReference
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ROPS Wheelbase
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135 cmReference
Cab Wheelbase
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136 cmReference
ROPS Length
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236 cmReference
Cab Length
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250 cmReference
ROPS Front tread
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89 cmReference
Cab Front tread
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98 cmReference
ROPS Rear tread
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94 cmReference
Cab Rear tread
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103 cmReference
ROPS Glideshift
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740 kgReference
Cab Glideshift
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894 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
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.