Compare/Kubota KL26R-PC vs Kubota L305

Kubota KL26R-PC vs Kubota L305

Verdict: Kubota KL26R-PC vs Kubota L305

The Kubota KL26R-PC and the Kubota L305 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. Kubota L305 is the lighter machine (2,650 kg vs 3,417 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL26R-PC holds more fuel (36.0 L vs 33.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL26R-PC is the newer design (2012 vs 1979). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

26 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Twelve hydraulically-shift gears (eight in reverse) in two ranges.Reference

Drawbar performanceReference

Drive

half-trackReference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Steering

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power assistReference

Variants

KL34R

wheeledReference

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KL34R-PC

half-trackReference

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L305F

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2WDReference

L305DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

36.0 LReference

33.3 LReference

Engine

19.1 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Power

19.1 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.4x3.6 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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16.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dry elementReference

Compression

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21:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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19.5 kWReference

Max power

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16.2 kWReference

Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

Power shift : 24-F and 16-RReference

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Wheel Drive

trackReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-944@2600Reference

1050@2350Reference

PTO (claimed)

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19.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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19.5 kWReference

Pump flow

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24.2 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

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919 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Front PTO

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optionalReference

Front PTO Type

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2800Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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18.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

169 cmReference

184 cmReference

Weight

3417 to 3880 poundsReference

2650 to 3140 poundsReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

tracksReference

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Ag front

8-16Reference

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Ag rear

400mm tracksReference

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Length

312 cmReference

321 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

163 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

202 cmReference

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Height (cab)

219 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1549 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1759 kgReference

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Ground clearance

39 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

108 cmReference

122 cmReference

Rear tread

115 cmReference

128 to 169 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 7.00-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

Height (exhaust)

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202 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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1202 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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1295 kgReference

Operating

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1424 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPS.Reference

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Capacities

Capacity

100.5 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

25.6 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,258@2,600 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

Height Over Cab

219.5 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

202.4 cmReference

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Overall Length

312.9 cmReference

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Overall Width

154.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,549.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

400mm tracksReference

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Rear wheel tread range

115.1 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

45,520Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

108.5 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Kubota L305 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota L4510 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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6.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1994 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.