Compare/Kubota GT-8 vs Kubota KL26R-PC

Kubota GT-8 vs Kubota KL26R-PC

Verdict: Kubota GT-8 vs Kubota KL26R-PC

The Kubota GT-8 and the Kubota KL26R-PC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. Kubota GT-8 is the lighter machine (1,951 kg vs 3,417 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL26R-PC holds more fuel (36.0 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL26R-PC is the newer design (2012 vs 1992). 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

26 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, in four ranges (creeper and 1-3).Reference

Twelve hydraulically-shift gears (eight in reverse) in two ranges.Reference

Drive

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half-trackReference

Variants

GT-8

gearReference

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GT-8F

hydrostaticReference

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GT-8J

large tireReference

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KL34R

—

wheeledReference

KL34R-PC

—

half-trackReference

Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

36.0 LReference

Engine

19.1 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

86 x 91 mmReference

Power

19.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

—

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

—

3.4x3.6 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

power shiftReference

Transmission

—

GlideshiftReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Transmission Type

—

PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

—

Power shift : 24-F and 16-RReference

Wheel Drive

—

trackReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540/750/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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-944@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

169 cmReference

Weight

1951 to 2006 poundsReference

3417 to 3880 poundsReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

8-16Reference

Rear tire

9.5-24Reference

tracksReference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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GT-8J Optional tires (ag)

Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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Length

281 cmReference

312 cmReference

Width

121 cmReference

154 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

188 cmReference

202 cmReference

Height (cab)

196 cmReference

219 cmReference

ROPS Weight

884 kgReference

1549 kgReference

Cab Weight

909 kgReference

1759 kgReference

Ground clearance

32 cmReference

39 cmReference

Front tread

98 cmReference

108 cmReference

Rear tread

94/106 cmReference

115 cmReference

Ag front

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8-16Reference

Ag rear

—

400mm tracksReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

—

Two-post ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

—

100.5 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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25.6 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,258@2,600 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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219.5 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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202.4 cmReference

Overall Length

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312.9 cmReference

Overall Width

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154.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,549.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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400mm tracksReference

Rear wheel tread range

—

115.1 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

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45,520Reference

Front Wheel tread range

—

108.5 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.