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Kubota FT220 vs Kubota L1-225

Verdict: Kubota FT220 vs Kubota L1-225

The Kubota FT220 and the Kubota L1-225 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Kubota L1-225 is the lighter machine (1,088 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 is the newer design (2016 vs 1986). 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

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

liquid-cooledReference

Variants

FT220

wheeledReference

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FT220-PC

half-trackReference

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L1-225

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2WDReference

L1-225DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

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Engine

16.2 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

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Power

16.2 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

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26.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/770/940/1250Reference

Engine RPM

2500Reference

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Hydraulic system

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26.1 LReference

Capacity

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26.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

154 cmReference

Weight

2006 to 2271 poundsReference

1088 kgReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

6x14Reference

Rear tire

8.3-24Reference

9.5x24Reference

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

219 cmReference

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

27 cmReference

Front tread

97 cmReference

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Rear tread

94/106 cmReference

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Ag front

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6x14Reference

Ag rear

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9.5x24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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6x14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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9.5x24Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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139 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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29.1 LReference

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.