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Kubota KB20 vs Kubota L1-20

Verdict: Kubota KB20 vs Kubota L1-20

The Kubota KB20 and the Kubota L1-20 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Kubota KB20 is the lighter machine (1,554 kg vs 2,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-20 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KB20 is the newer design (2005 vs 1983). 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Sequential hydraulically-shifted transmission. Twelve forward gears with three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Forward speeds are 20% faster than reverse.Reference

Engine

ROPS Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

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Cab Fuel tank

21.2 LReference

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Engine

14.7 kWReference

Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

84 x 81 mmReference

Power

14.7 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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29.1 LReference

Transmission

ROPS gear

704 kgReference

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Cab gear

860 kgReference

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Gears

36 forward and 24 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

shuttleReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/770/940/1250 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-662@2600Reference

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Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase

135 cmReference

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Cab Wheelbase

136 cmReference

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Weight

1554 to 1951 poundsReference

2050 to 2161 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-12Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

9.5-20Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 9.5-20Reference

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ROPS Length

234 cmReference

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Cab Length

247 cmReference

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ROPS Width

107 cmReference

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Cab Width

119 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

189 cmReference

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Height (cab)

196 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Front tread

84 cmReference

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ROPS Rear tread

87 cmReference

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Cab Rear tread

94 cmReference

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ROPS Glideshift

729 kgReference

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Cab Glideshift

884 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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150 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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9.5-22Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

Length

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289 cmReference

Width

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125 cmReference

Height

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197 cmReference

2WD Weight

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929 kgReference

4WD Weight

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980 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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96 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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93 cmReference

Rear tread

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99/110 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

L1-20DT

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4WDReference

Speeds

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.