Compare/Kubota KB20 vs Kubota L1-205

Kubota KB20 vs Kubota L1-205

Verdict: Kubota KB20 vs Kubota L1-205

The Kubota KB20 and the Kubota L1-205 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Kubota L1-205 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KB20 is the newer design (2005 vs 1986). 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

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

liquid-cooledReference

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

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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

540/770/940/1250Reference

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

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Front tire

6.00-12Reference

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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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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

L1-205DT

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4WDReference

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.