Compare/Kubota KL245 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L1-255

Kubota KL245 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L1-255

Verdict: Kubota KL245 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L1-255

The Kubota KL245 Hi-Speed and the Kubota L1-255 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Kubota L1-255 is the lighter machine (2,183 kg vs 2,535 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-255 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL245 Hi-Speed is the newer design (2008 vs 1988). 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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Rated power

24 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Twelve gears in three ranges (creeper, medium, and high-speed) with shuttle shift. Only gears 1-8 available in reverse. In high-speed range only gears six forward and four reverse gears available.Reference

Eight gears with shuttle shift.Reference

Variants

KL245

standardReference

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KL245H

high-speedReference

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L1-255

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2WDReference

L1-255D

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4WDReference

L1-255DF

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4WD GlideshiftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine

17.6 kWReference

18.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

86 x 81 mmReference

Power

17.6 kWReference

18.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Type

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shuttleReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Transmission

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GlideshiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/770/940/1250Reference

Engine RPM

-945@2700Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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17.9 kWReference

Pump flow

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22.3 lpmReference

Rear lift

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625 kgReference

Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase

154 cmReference

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Cab Wheelbase

160 cmReference

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Weight

2535 to 3020 poundsReference

2183 to 2447 poundsReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

9.5-24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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ROPS Length

296 cmReference

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Cab Length

301 cmReference

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Width

124 cmReference

132 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

199 cmReference

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Height (cab)

204 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1149 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1369 kgReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Front tread

94 cmReference

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Rear tread

101/113 cmReference

102 to 132 cmReference

Wheelbase

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154 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

Length

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294 cmReference

Height

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142 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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37 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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31 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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98 to 114 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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104 cmReference

2WD

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990 kgReference

4WD

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1070 kgReference

4WD GST

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1109 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.