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Kubota KL225 vs Kubota L1-22

Verdict: Kubota KL225 vs Kubota L1-22

The Kubota KL225 and the Kubota L1-22 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Kubota L1-22 is the lighter machine (2,105 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 L1-22 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL225 is the newer design (2008 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

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Rated power

22 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

Forward speeds are 20% faster than reverse.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine

16.2 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

86 x 81 mmReference

Power

16.2 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Type

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shuttleReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/770/940/1250 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-985@2600Reference

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Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase

154 cmReference

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Cab Wheelbase

160 cmReference

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Weight

2480 to 2976 poundsReference

2105 to 2227 poundsReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

9.5-22Reference

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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

125 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

195 cmReference

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Height (cab)

201 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1124 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1349 kgReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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Front tread

97 cmReference

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Rear tread

101/113 cmReference

99/110 cmReference

Wheelbase

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154 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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9.5-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Length

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294 cmReference

Height

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197 cmReference

2WD Weight

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954 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1010 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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

L1-22DT

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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.