Compare/Kubota KL225 vs Kubota L245

Kubota KL225 vs Kubota L245

Verdict: Kubota KL225 vs Kubota L245

The Kubota KL225 and the Kubota L245 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Kubota L245 is the lighter machine (1,825 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 KL225 holds more fuel (26.9 L vs 22.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL225 is the newer design (2008 vs 1976). 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

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

Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

22.7 LReference

Engine

16.2 kWReference

18.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

76 x 82 mmReference

Power

16.2 kWReference

18.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (claimed)

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13.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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13.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

paper elementReference

Compression

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21:1Reference

Oil capacity

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33.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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6.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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16.7 kWReference

Max power

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13.5 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,800 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.00x3.23 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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21:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry plateReference

Transmission Type

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GearReference

forward and reverse options

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gear : 8 F and 2 RReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/700/1000Reference

Engine RPM

-985@2600Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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16.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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16.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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32.9 LReference

Type

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gearReference

Capacity

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32.9 LReference

Pressure

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137.9 barReference

Total flow

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14.0 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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698 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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15.0 kWReference

Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase

154 cmReference

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Cab Wheelbase

160 cmReference

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Weight

2480 to 2976 poundsReference

1825 to 2382 poundsReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

9.5-22Reference

11.2-24Reference

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

131 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

104 to 140 cmReference

Wheelbase

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155 cmReference

Ag front

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5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-28 (L245HC)Reference

Length

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257 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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214 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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30 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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95 to 131 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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100 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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827 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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907 kgReference

2WD Operating

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996 kgReference

4WD Operating

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1080 kgReference

Ballasted

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1720 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

L245

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2WDReference

L245DT

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4WDReference

L245H

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high clearanceReference

Capacities

Fuel

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22.7 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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5.2 qtsReference

Kubota L245 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4520 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BL4520 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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155 cmReference

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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201 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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248 cmReference

Loading height

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213 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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170°Reference

Swing Arc

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177°Reference

Bucket force

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657 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1308 kgReference

Test results

Fuel use

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6.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1097 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPS optionalReference

Country of manufacturer

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JapanReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Differential mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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Manual steeringReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,000 psiReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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698.5 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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214.9 cmReference

Overall Length

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257.8 cmReference

Overall Width

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131.1 cmReference

Ground Clearance

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30.5 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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ag : 11.2-24 | 11.2-28Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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41.125 to 55.375 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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ag : 5.00-15Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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37.75 to 51.625 inchesReference

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.