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Kubota FT240 vs Kubota GL260
Verdict: Kubota FT240 vs Kubota GL260
The Kubota FT240 and the Kubota GL260 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Kubota FT240 is the lighter machine (2,017 kg vs 2,601 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota FT240 holds more fuel (28.0 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT240 is the newer design (2016 vs 1993). 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
24 hp
24 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
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with additional creeper range and shuttle shift.Reference
Variants
FT240
wheeledReference
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FT240-PC
half-trackReference
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GL260
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ROPSReference
GL260Q
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cabReference
GL280J
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large wheelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
28.0 LReference
26.9 LReference
Engine
17.7 kWReference
19.1 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
1.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 92 mmReference
83 x 92 mmReference
Power
17.7 kWReference
19.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
16 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Type
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power shiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
568/803/985/1304 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
-597@2600Reference
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PTO (claimed)
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17.9 kWReference
Pump flow
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21.2 lpmReference
Rear lift
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934 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
150 cmReference
164 cmReference
Weight
2017 to 2293 poundsReference
2601 to 2888 poundsReference
Front tire
4-14Reference
7-16Reference
Rear tire
9.5-22Reference
11.2-24Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 4-14. Rear: 9.5-22Reference
Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference
Optional tires (ag)
Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference
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Length
290 cmReference
305 cmReference
ROPS Width
118 cmReference
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Cab Width
131 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
190 cmReference
195 cmReference
Height (cab)
194 cmReference
199 cmReference
ROPS Weight
914 kgReference
1179 kgReference
Cab Weight
1040 kgReference
1309 kgReference
Ground clearance
32 cmReference
34 cmReference
Front tread
97 cmReference
107 cmReference
Rear tread
94/106 cmReference
104 to 134 cmReference
Width
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135 cmReference
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.