Compare/Kubota FT240-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota L235

Kubota FT240-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota L235

Verdict: Kubota FT240-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota L235

The Kubota FT240-PC Power Crawler and the Kubota L235 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Kubota L235 is the lighter machine (1,950 kg vs 2,579 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota FT240-PC Power Crawler is the newer design (2016 vs 1981). 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

24 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

Four gears in two ranges with forward/reverse shuttle.Reference

Drive

half-trackReference

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Steering

—

power assist optionalReference

Variants

FT240

wheeledReference

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FT240-PC

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

Engine

17.7 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

76 x 81 mmReference

Power

17.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

—

17.5 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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11.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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11.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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17.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

paper elementReference

Pre-heating

—

glow plugsReference

Starter power

—

1.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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14.6 kWReference

Max power

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11.4 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600Reference

Bore and stroke

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3.0x3.2 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 7 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Oil capacity

—

24.0 LReference

forward and reverse options

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8 forward and 7 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/828Reference

Engine RPM

-597@2600Reference

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PTO (claimed)

—

14.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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14.6 kWReference

Type

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gearReference

Pressure

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155.1 barReference

Pump flow

—

23.5 lpmReference

Rear PTO

—

live (optional)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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14.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

164 cmReference

Weight

2579 to 2866 poundsReference

1950 to 2435 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

tracksReference

9.5-24 (2WD)Reference

Ag front

7-16Reference

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Ag rear

330mm trackReference

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Length

290 cmReference

286 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

125 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

197 cmReference

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Height (cab)

201 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1169 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1300 kgReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Front tread

104 cmReference

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Rear tread

103 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf front

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25x8.50-14 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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16.3-16Reference

Height (exhaust)

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195 cmReference

Shipping

—

970 kgReference

Operating

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1104 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Kubota L235 attachments

L235 Serial Numbers

1981

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10167Reference

1982

—

10642Reference

1983

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50204Reference

1984

—

51307Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4520 Backhoe

Backhoe type

—

Kubota L4530 BackhoeReference

Transport height

—

186 cmReference

Bucket width

—

40 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

—

215 cmReference

Reach from pivot

—

279 cmReference

Loading height

—

185 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

—

164°Reference

Swing Arc

—

180°Reference

Bucket force

—

746 kgReference

Dipperstick force

—

1310 kgReference

Kubota L4530 Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

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5.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

—

1390 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Country of manufacturer

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Option 1: Compact Utility tractor\\nOption 2: JapanReference

Capacities

Capacity

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68 ciReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

—

wet discReference

Steering type

—

manual, power assist optionalReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,250 psiReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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195.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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286 cmReference

Overall Width

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125.5 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Open operator statio. Two-post ROPS available.Reference

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.