Overview
The Kubota KT255 is a compact utility farm tractor produced between 2009 and 2011, powered by a 1.5L 3-cylinder diesel engine rated at 24.7 horsepower. This 4WD model features a standard Category I rear hitch and was manufactured with either a two-post folding ROPS or an optional air-conditioned cab.
Ideal Applications
Transmission Configuration:
The Glideshift power shift transmission provides 12-speed or 48-speed variations, utilizing a dry disc clutch and three gears across four ranges including creeper, low, medium, and high.
Chassis and Weight Specifications:
The tractor's operating weight ranges from 2,061 pounds for the ROPS gear model to 2,348 pounds for the cab-equipped Glideshift configuration, all sitting on a 59.1-inch wheelbase.
Engine and Mechanical Systems:
The Kubota D1503 liquid-cooled engine operates at a rated 2600 RPM and is supported by a 7.4-gallon fuel tank, power steering, and wet disc brakes.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 1.5L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 7.4 gal (28.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.27x3.64 inches (83 x 92 mm) |
| Description | Kubota D1503 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 91.5 ci (1.5 L) |
| Power | 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Three gears (1-3) in four ranges (creeper, low, medium, high) with shuttle shift. / 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. |
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse / 48 forward and 30 reverse |
| Transmission | Glideshift |
| Type | power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed / 48-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed / 48-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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PTO
| Engine RPM | 525@2600 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Cab Length | 112 inches (284 cm) |
|---|---|
| Cab Width | 51.6 inches (131 cm) |
| Front tread | 38.2 inches (97 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 13 inches (33 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 77.2 inches (196 cm) |
| Rear tread | 37.4/42.1 inches (94/106 cm) |
| ROPS Length | 112.6 inches (286 cm) |
| ROPS Width | 46.5 inches (118 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 59.1 inches (150 cm) |
| Front tire | 6-14 |
| Rear tire | 9.5-24 |
| Weight | 2061 to 2348 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 59.1 inches (150 cm) |
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24 |
Kubota KT255 Weight
| Cab gear | 2304 lbs (1045 kg) |
|---|---|
| Cab Glideshift | 2348 lbs (1065 kg) |
| ROPS gear | 2061 lbs (934 kg) |
| ROPS Glideshift | 2105 lbs (954 kg) |