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Kubota FT300 vs Kubota KL30
Verdict: Kubota FT300 vs Kubota KL30
The Kubota FT300 and the Kubota KL30 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 30 hp. Kubota FT300 is the lighter machine (2,227 kg vs 2,866 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL30 holds more fuel (40.1 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT300 is the newer design (2016 vs 1999). 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
30 hp
30 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
Sixteen gears (10 in reverse) with three ranges. Gears may be shifted sequentially while moving, without using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference
Twelve gears in two ranges (creeper and high) with shuttle shift. Only eight gears available in reverse.Reference
Variants
FT300
wheeledReference
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FT300-PC
half-trackReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
26.9 LReference
40.1 LReference
Engine
22.1 kWReference
22.1 kWReference
Displacement
1.8 LReference
1.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 102 mmReference
83 x 92 mmReference
Power
22.1 kWReference
22.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
2700Reference
2700Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
ROPS gear
1010 kgReference
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Cab gear
1129 kgReference
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Gears
48 forward and 30 reverseReference
24 forward and 16 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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Transmission
GlideshiftReference
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Type
power shiftReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
-664@2700Reference
-945@2700Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
150 cmReference
174 cmReference
Weight
2227 to 2568 poundsReference
2866 to 3252 poundsReference
Front tire
7-14Reference
8-16Reference
Rear tire
11.2-24Reference
12.4-26Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference
Front: 8-16. Rear: 12.4-26Reference
Optional tires (ag)
Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference
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Length
297 cmReference
318 cmReference
Width
132 cmReference
141 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
193 cmReference
198 cmReference
Height (cab)
199 cmReference
199 cmReference
Ground clearance
35 cmReference
36 cmReference
Front tread
105 cmReference
113 cmReference
Rear tread
104 cmReference
108 to 148 cmReference
ROPS Glideshift
1045 kgReference
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Cab Glideshift
1164 kgReference
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ROPS Weight
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1300 kgReference
Cab Weight
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1475 kgReference
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.