Compare/Kubota KL245 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L235

Kubota KL245 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L235

Verdict: Kubota KL245 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L235

The Kubota KL245 Hi-Speed and the Kubota L235 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Kubota L235 is the lighter machine (1,950 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 L235 holds more fuel (28.0 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL245 Hi-Speed is the newer design (2008 vs 1981). 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

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

Four gears in two ranges with forward/reverse shuttle.Reference

Steering

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power assist optionalReference

Variants

KL245

standardReference

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KL245H

high-speedReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

28.0 LReference

Engine

17.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

76 x 81 mmReference

Power

17.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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17.5 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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11.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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11.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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17.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

paper elementReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Starter power

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1.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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14.6 kWReference

Max power

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11.4 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600Reference

Bore and stroke

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3.0x3.2 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

8 forward and 7 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Oil capacity

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24.0 LReference

forward and reverse options

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8 forward and 7 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/828Reference

Engine RPM

-945@2700Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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14.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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14.6 kWReference

Type

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gearReference

Pressure

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155.1 barReference

Pump flow

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23.5 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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live (optional)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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14.6 kWReference

Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase

154 cmReference

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Cab Wheelbase

160 cmReference

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Weight

2535 to 3020 poundsReference

1950 to 2435 poundsReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

9.5-24Reference

9.5-24 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24 (4WD)Reference

ROPS Length

296 cmReference

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Cab Length

301 cmReference

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Width

124 cmReference

125 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

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Wheelbase

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164 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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25x8.50-14 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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16.3-16Reference

Length

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286 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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195 cmReference

Shipping

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970 kgReference

Operating

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1104 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Kubota L235 attachments

L235 Serial Numbers

1981

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10167Reference

1982

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10642Reference

1983

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50204Reference

1984

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51307Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4520 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota L4530 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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186 cmReference

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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215 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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279 cmReference

Loading height

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185 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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164°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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746 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1310 kgReference

Kubota L4530 Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

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5.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1390 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Country of manufacturer

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Option 1: Compact Utility tractor\\nOption 2: JapanReference

Capacities

Capacity

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68 ciReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

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manual, power assist optionalReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,250 psiReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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195.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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286 cmReference

Overall Width

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125.5 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Open operator statio. Two-post ROPS available.Reference

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.