Compare/Kubota KL250 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KT255

Kubota KL250 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KT255

Verdict: Kubota KL250 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KT255

The Kubota KL250 Hi-Speed and the Kubota KT255 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Kubota KT255 is the lighter machine (2,061 kg vs 2,646 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KT255 holds more fuel (28.0 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KT255 is the newer design (2009 vs 2006). 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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Best match

Clear

Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

25 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

Sixteen gears (10 in reverse) with three ranges. Gears may be shifted sequentially while moving, without using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Variants

KL250

standardReference

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KL250H

high-speedReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

28.0 LReference

Engine

18.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 92 mmReference

83 x 92 mmReference

Power

18.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

ROPS gear

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934 kgReference

Cab gear

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1045 kgReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Transmission

—

GlideshiftReference

Type

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power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-944@2600Reference

-640@2600Reference

Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase

159 cmReference

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Cab Wheelbase

164 cmReference

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Weight

2646 to 3042 poundsReference

2061 to 2348 poundsReference

Front tire

7-14Reference

6-14Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

9.5-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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

ROPS Length

300 cmReference

286 cmReference

Cab Length

306 cmReference

284 cmReference

Width

132 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

198 cmReference

196 cmReference

Height (cab)

199 cmReference

193 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1200 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1379 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

33 cmReference

Front tread

100 cmReference

97 cmReference

Rear tread

104/116 cmReference

94/106 cmReference

Wheelbase

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150 cmReference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

ROPS Width

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118 cmReference

Cab Width

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131 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

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954 kgReference

Cab Glideshift

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1065 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.