Compare/Kubota KL2450 vs Kubota L260

Kubota KL2450 vs Kubota L260

Verdict: Kubota KL2450 vs Kubota L260

The Kubota KL2450 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 2,557 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 KL2450 is the newer design (2010 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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Fit & specs

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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

Gear 1-Hi used for pull test.Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

30.3 LReference

Engine

17.6 kWReference

19.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

90 x 100 mmReference

Power

17.6 kWReference

19.4 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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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

dry discReference

Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

gearReference

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

Engine RPM

-945@2700Reference

1372@2600Reference

PTO (tested)

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18.0 kWReference

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

2557 to 3031 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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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

Front tread

97 cmReference

101 to 142 cmReference

Rear tread

101/103 cmReference

101 to 156 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

Width

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129 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

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

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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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.