Compare/Kubota KL210 vs Kubota L225

Kubota KL210 vs Kubota L225

Verdict: Kubota KL210 vs Kubota L225

The Kubota KL210 and the Kubota L225 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Kubota L225 is the lighter machine (904 kg vs 2,480 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL210 is the newer design (2006 vs 1974). 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

21 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Twelve gears in two ranges (creeper and high) with shuttle shift. Only eight gears available in reverse. 24-speed transmission only on tractors with cabin.Reference

Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference

Original price

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$4,500 (1976 L225DT)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (L225DT)Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Variants

KL210

standardReference

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KL210H

high-speedReference

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L225

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2WDReference

L225DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

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Engine

15.4 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.4 LReference

1.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 91 mmReference

76 x 82 mmReference

Power

15.4 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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12.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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paper element with precleanerReference

Compression

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21:1Reference

Oil capacity

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22.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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6.8 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.203 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.203 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed

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15.6 kWReference

Max power

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12.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

-985@2600Reference

1000@2363Reference

PTO (tested)

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15.6 kWReference

Pressure

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117.2 barReference

Total flow

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14.0 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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14.9 kWReference

Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase

154 cmReference

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Cab Wheelbase

160 cmReference

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Weight

2480 to 2921 poundsReference

904 kgReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

9.5-22Reference

9.5-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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ROPS Length

296 cmReference

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Cab Length

301 cmReference

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Width

124 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

195 cmReference

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Height (cab)

197 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1124 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1324 kgReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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Front tread

94 cmReference

98 to 133 cmReference

Rear tread

101/113 cmReference

100 to 137 cmReference

Wheelbase

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153 cmReference

Ag front

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4.00-15Reference

Ag rear

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9.5-24Reference

Operating weight

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904 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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1565 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Capacities

Front axle

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0.9 LReference

Front diff.

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1.0 LReference

Kubota L225 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota K605 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota K605 BackhoeReference

Test results

Fuel use

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5.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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914 kgReference

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.