Compare/Kubota KL245 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L260

Kubota KL245 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L260

Verdict: Kubota KL245 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L260

The Kubota KL245 Hi-Speed and the Kubota L260 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Kubota L260 is the lighter machine (1,197 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 L260 holds more fuel (30.3 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL245 Hi-Speed is the newer design (2008 vs 1970). 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

Gear 1-Hi used for pull test.Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Variants

KL245

standardReference

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KL245H

high-speedReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

30.3 LReference

Engine

17.6 kWReference

19.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

90 x 100 mmReference

Power

17.6 kWReference

19.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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14.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Compression

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21.5:1Reference

Torque

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79.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Starter power

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2.0 kWReference

Oil capacity

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17.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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6.8 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.229 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.229 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed

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18.0 kWReference

Max power

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14.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 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

Engine RPM

-945@2700Reference

1372@2600Reference

PTO (tested)

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18.0 kWReference

Type

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gearReference

Pressure

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137.2 barReference

Total flow

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17.8 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1197 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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17.1 kWReference

Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase

154 cmReference

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Cab Wheelbase

160 cmReference

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Weight

2535 to 3020 poundsReference

1197 kgReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

9.5-24Reference

11.2/10-24Reference

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

129 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

Front tread

94 cmReference

101 to 142 cmReference

Rear tread

101/113 cmReference

101 to 156 cmReference

Wheelbase

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160 cmReference

Ag front

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5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

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11.2/10-24Reference

Length

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256 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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190 cmReference

Operating weight

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1197 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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1823 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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43 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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110Reference

L260 Serial Number Location

Test results

Fuel use

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6.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1168 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.