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Kubota L260

Kubota L260 tractor
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The Kubota L260 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1970 to 1976 by Kubota in Japan. It features a 1.3L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 26 hp, paired with an 8-speed gear transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical expanding shoe brakes. It offers an open operator station with optional ROPS retrofit. The hydraulic system is open center with 1990 psi pressure and 4.7 gpm flow. The rear hitch is category I with position and draft control and a lift capacity of 2640 lbs. The PTO operates at 540 rpm with multiple engine RPM options. Dimensions include a 63-inch wheelbase, 101-inch length, and 2640 lbs operating weight. Tires are 5.00-15 front and 11.2/10-24 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts negative ground with a 110 AH battery.
Kubota L260tractorcompact utility26 hpdiesel engine8-speed transmission2WDhydraulicsPTOdimensions
Power26 hp
Founded1970 - 1976
ModelL260

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota L260

Power

Engine:26 hp (19.4 kW)
PTO (tested):24.11 hp (18.0 kW)
Drawbar (tested):18.98 hp (14.2 kW)

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Kubota Z1300
Power:26 hp (19.4 kW)
Torque:58.8 lb-ft (79.7 Nm)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Starter:electric
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:8 gal (30.3 L)
Rated RPM:2600
Torque RPM:1600
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.54x3.94 inches (90 x 100 mm)
Compression:21.5:1
Pre-heating:glow plugs
Displacement:77.6 ci (1.3 L)
Oil capacity:5.1 qts (4.8 L)
Starter power:2.7 hp (2.0 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:7.2 qts (6.8 L)
Intake valve clearance:0.009 inches (cold) (0.229 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.009 inches (cold) (0.229 mm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:110
Battery volts:12

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Pressure:1990 psi (137.2 bar)
Total flow:4.7 gpm (17.8 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station. ROPS available as retro-fit.

Production

Built in:Japan
Category:Compact Utility tractor
Manufacturer:Kubota
Years produced:1970 - 1976

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Oil capacity:18 qts (17.0 L)

Tractor hitch

Control:position and draft control
Rear Type:I
Rear lift (at ends):2640 lbs (1197 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Width:51 inches (129 cm)
Length:101 inches (256 cm)
Rear tire:11.2/10-24
Wheelbase:63 inches (160 cm)
Front tire:5.00-15
Rear tread:40 to 61.75 inches (101 to 156 cm)
Front tread:40 to 56 inches (101 to 142 cm)
Ballasted weight:4,020 lbs (1823 kg)
Ground clearance:14 inches (35 cm)
Height (exhaust):75 inches (190 cm)
Operating weight:2,640 lbs (1197 kg)
Clearance (front axle):17 inches (43 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Engine RPM:587@2600, 755@2600, 1067@2600, 1372@2600
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

Serial Number Location

Location:Right side of tractor frame, to the rear of the brake pedals.