Compare/Kubota FT240 vs Kubota L1-255

Kubota FT240 vs Kubota L1-255

Verdict: Kubota FT240 vs Kubota L1-255

The Kubota FT240 and the Kubota L1-255 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 2,183 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-255 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT240 is the newer design (2016 vs 1988). 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

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Best match

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Kubota

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Best match

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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

Eight gears with shuttle shift.Reference

Variants

FT240

wheeledReference

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FT240-PC

half-trackReference

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L1-255

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2WDReference

L1-255D

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4WDReference

L1-255DF

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4WD GlideshiftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine

17.7 kWReference

18.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

86 x 81 mmReference

Power

17.7 kWReference

18.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Type

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shuttleReference

Transmission

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GlideshiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/770/940/1250Reference

Engine RPM

-597@2600Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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17.9 kWReference

Pump flow

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22.3 lpmReference

Rear lift

—

625 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

154 cmReference

Weight

2017 to 2293 poundsReference

2183 to 2447 poundsReference

Front tire

4-14Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

9.5-22Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Optional tires (ag)

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

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Length

290 cmReference

294 cmReference

ROPS Width

118 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

914 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1040 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

102 to 132 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

Width

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132 cmReference

Height

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142 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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37 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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31 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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98 to 114 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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104 cmReference

2WD

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990 kgReference

4WD

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1070 kgReference

4WD GST

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1109 kgReference

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.