Compare/Kubota FT220 vs Kubota L1-22

Kubota FT220 vs Kubota L1-22

Verdict: Kubota FT220 vs Kubota L1-22

The Kubota FT220 and the Kubota L1-22 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Kubota FT220 is the lighter machine (2,006 kg vs 2,105 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-22 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT220 is the newer design (2016 vs 1983). 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

22 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Three gears (1-3) in four ranges (creeper, low, medium, high) with shuttle shift.Reference

Forward speeds are 20% faster than reverse.Reference

Variants

FT220

wheeledReference

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FT220-PC

half-trackReference

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L1-22DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine

16.2 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

86 x 81 mmReference

Power

16.2 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Type

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shuttleReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/770/940/1250 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2500Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

154 cmReference

Weight

2006 to 2271 poundsReference

2105 to 2227 poundsReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

8.3-24Reference

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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

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)

194 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

909 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1030 kgReference

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Ground clearance

32 cmReference

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Front tread

97 cmReference

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Rear tread

94/106 cmReference

99/110 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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9.5-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

Width

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125 cmReference

Height

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197 cmReference

2WD Weight

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954 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1010 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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96 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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93 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.