Compare/Kubota GL260 vs Kubota KL2450

Kubota GL260 vs Kubota KL2450

Verdict: Kubota GL260 vs Kubota KL2450

The Kubota GL260 and the Kubota KL2450 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Kubota KL2450 is the lighter machine (2,557 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 KL2450 is the newer design (2010 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

24 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with additional creeper range and shuttle shift.Reference

Three range transmission. Twelve forward, eight reverse, in creeper and medium range. Six forward, four reverse, in high-speed range.Reference

Variants

GL260

ROPSReference

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GL260Q

cabReference

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GL280J

large wheelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

Engine

19.1 kWReference

17.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

Power

19.1 kWReference

17.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

—

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

—

2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

—

3.27x3.64 inchesReference

Cooling system

—

liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

power shiftReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission

—

GlideshiftReference

Transmission Type

—

PowershiftReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.9 kWReference

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Pump flow

21.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

934 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

568/803/985/1304 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

—

-945@2700Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

164 cmReference

160 cmReference

Weight

2601 to 2888 poundsReference

2557 to 3031 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

6-14Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

9.5-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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

Length

305 cmReference

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Width

135 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

195 cmReference

199 cmReference

Height (cab)

199 cmReference

204 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1179 kgReference

1159 kgReference

Cab Weight

1309 kgReference

1374 kgReference

Ground clearance

34 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

107 cmReference

97 cmReference

Rear tread

104 to 134 cmReference

101/103 cmReference

ROPS Wheelbase

—

154 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

—

160 cmReference

ROPS Length

—

296 cmReference

Cab Length

—

301 cmReference

ROPS Width

—

124 cmReference

Cab Width

—

135 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

—

Two-post ROPSReference

Capacities

Capacity

—

91.5 ciReference

Power

Max Power

—

23.6 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,260@2,700 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

—

mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

—

powerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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199.1 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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204.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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160 cmReference

Overall Width

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135.1 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,159.8 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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9.5-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

—

103.1 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

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45,457Reference

Front Wheel tread range

—

97 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

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.