Tractor · 1970Unverified
Kubota L260
Kubota L260 — Compact Utility tractor · 24 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
24 hp
Max power
14.2 kW
Weight
1197 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerKubotaReference
Compact Utility tractorReference
Built in JapanReference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference
Open operator station. ROPS available as retro-fit.Reference
Engine
Kubota 1.3L 2-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank30.3 LReference
Engine19.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)14.2 kWReference
Kubota Z1300Reference
dieselReference
2-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke90 x 100 mmReference
Power19.4 kWReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Pre-heatingglow plugsReference
Compression21.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2600Reference
Torque79.7 NmReference
Torque RPM1600Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Starter power2.0 kWReference
Oil capacity4.8 LReference
Coolant capacity6.8 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.229 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.229 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed18.0 kWReference
Max power14.2 kWReference
Transmission
8-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Oil capacity17.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)18.0 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Pressure137.2 barReference
Total flow17.8 lpmReference
Rear TypeIReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)1197 kgReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM587@2600Reference
Engine RPM755@2600Reference
Engine RPM1067@2600Reference
Engine RPM1372@2600Reference
Power at rated PTO speed17.1 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase160 cmReference
Weight1197 kgReference
Front tire5.00-15Reference
Rear tire11.2/10-24Reference
Ag front5.00-15Reference
Ag rear11.2/10-24Reference
Length256 cmReference
Width129 cmReference
Height (exhaust)190 cmReference
Operating weight1197 kgReference
Ballasted weight1823 kgReference
Ground clearance35 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)43 cmReference
Front tread101 to 142 cmReference
Rear tread101 to 156 cmReference
L260 Serial Number Location
Right side of tractor frame, to the rear of the brake pedals.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH110Reference
Test results
Diesel 8-speed 2WDJune 4 - 12, 1971Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1072 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use6.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use6.4 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3-Hi used for power test.Reference
Max pull1168 kgReference
Gear 1-Hi used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.