Compare/Kubota FT240 vs Kubota L260

Kubota FT240 vs Kubota L260

Verdict: Kubota FT240 vs Kubota L260

The Kubota FT240 and the Kubota L260 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Kubota L260 is the lighter machine (1,197 kg vs 2,017 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L260 holds more fuel (30.3 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT240 is the newer design (2016 vs 1970). 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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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

Gear 1-Hi used for pull test.Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Variants

FT240

wheeledReference

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FT240-PC

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

30.3 LReference

Engine

17.7 kWReference

19.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

90 x 100 mmReference

Power

17.7 kWReference

19.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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14.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Compression

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21.5:1Reference

Torque

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79.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Starter power

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2.0 kWReference

Oil capacity

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17.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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6.8 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.229 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.229 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed

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18.0 kWReference

Max power

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14.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-597@2600Reference

1372@2600Reference

PTO (tested)

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18.0 kWReference

Type

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gearReference

Pressure

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137.2 barReference

Total flow

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17.8 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1197 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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17.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

160 cmReference

Weight

2017 to 2293 poundsReference

1197 kgReference

Front tire

4-14Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

9.5-22Reference

11.2/10-24Reference

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

256 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

35 cmReference

Front tread

97 cmReference

101 to 142 cmReference

Rear tread

94/106 cmReference

101 to 156 cmReference

Ag front

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5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

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11.2/10-24Reference

Width

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129 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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190 cmReference

Operating weight

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1197 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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1823 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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43 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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110Reference

L260 Serial Number Location

Test results

Fuel use

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6.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1168 kgReference

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.