Compare/Kubota FT240 vs Kubota KL245 Hi-Speed

Kubota FT240 vs Kubota KL245 Hi-Speed

Verdict: Kubota FT240 vs Kubota KL245 Hi-Speed

The Kubota FT240 and the Kubota KL245 Hi-Speed 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 2,535 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 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

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Best match

Clear

Kubota

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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

Twelve gears in three ranges (creeper, medium, and high-speed) with shuttle shift. Only gears 1-8 available in reverse. In high-speed range only gears six forward and four reverse gears available.Reference

Variants

FT240

wheeledReference

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FT240-PC

half-trackReference

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KL245

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standardReference

KL245H

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high-speedReference

Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

26.9 LReference

Engine

17.7 kWReference

17.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

17.7 kWReference

17.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-597@2600Reference

-945@2700Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

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Weight

2017 to 2293 poundsReference

2535 to 3020 poundsReference

Front tire

4-14Reference

6-14Reference

Rear tire

9.5-22Reference

9.5-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 4-14. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

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

Optional tires (ag)

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

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Length

290 cmReference

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ROPS Width

118 cmReference

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Cab Width

131 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

190 cmReference

199 cmReference

Height (cab)

194 cmReference

204 cmReference

ROPS Weight

914 kgReference

1149 kgReference

Cab Weight

1040 kgReference

1369 kgReference

Ground clearance

32 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

97 cmReference

94 cmReference

Rear tread

94/106 cmReference

101/113 cmReference

ROPS Wheelbase

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154 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

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160 cmReference

ROPS Length

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296 cmReference

Cab Length

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301 cmReference

Width

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124 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

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.