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Kubota KL2450 vs Kubota L1-24

Verdict: Kubota KL2450 vs Kubota L1-24

The Kubota KL2450 and the Kubota L1-24 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Kubota L1-24 is the lighter machine (2,183 kg vs 2,557 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-24 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL2450 is the newer design (2010 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

Kubota

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Rated power

24 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Three range transmission. Twelve forward, eight reverse, in creeper and medium range. Six forward, four reverse, in high-speed range.Reference

Forward speeds are 20% faster than reverse.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine

17.6 kWReference

17.7 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

86 x 81 mmReference

Power

17.6 kWReference

17.7 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.27x3.64 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

shuttleReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/770/940/1250 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-945@2700Reference

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Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase

154 cmReference

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Cab Wheelbase

160 cmReference

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Weight

2557 to 3031 poundsReference

2183 to 2359 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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ROPS Width

124 cmReference

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Cab Width

135 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

199 cmReference

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Height (cab)

204 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1159 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1374 kgReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Front tread

97 cmReference

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Rear tread

101/103 cmReference

102 to 132 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

Width

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132 cmReference

Height

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197 cmReference

2WD Weight

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990 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1070 kgReference

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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

91.5 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

23.6 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,260@2,700 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

160 cmReference

154 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

199.1 cmReference

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Height Over Cab

204.5 cmReference

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Overall Length

160 cmReference

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Overall Width

135.1 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,159.8 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

9.5-24Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

103.1 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

45,457Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

97 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Variants

L1-24DT

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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.