Kubota L260

The Kubota L260 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 77.6 ci 1.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 26 hp / 19.4 kW; Diesel (listed): 2.7 hp / 2.0 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 2,640 lbs 1197 kg.

Overview

	1970 - 1976 Compact Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Kubota
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan

Kubota L260 Engine
Kubota 1.3L 2-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	8 gal 30.3 L
Engine details ...

Kubota L260 Transmission
8-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Kubota L260 Power
Engine	26 hp 19.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)	18.98 hp 14.2 kW
PTO (tested)	24.11 hp 18.0 kW
Performance test details ...

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

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	1990 psi 137.2 bar
Total flow	4.7 gpm 17.8 lpm

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

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)
Engine RPM	587@2600
	755@2600
	1067@2600
	1372@2600

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	63 inches 160 cm
Weight	2,640 lbs 1197 kg
Front tire	5.00-15
Rear tire	11.2/10-24
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	110

References
Model L260 published in 1974, by Kubota
Model L260 published in 1970, by Kubota

Engine

Engine Detail — 77.6 ci / 1.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Kubota Z1300
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	2-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	77.6 ci 1.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.54x3.94 inches 90 x 100 mm
Power	26 hp 19.4 kW
Air cleaner	oil bath
Pre-heating	glow plugs
Compression	21.5:1
Rated RPM	2600
Torque	58.8 lb-ft 79.7 Nm
Torque RPM	1600
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Starter power	2.7 hp 2.0 kW
Oil capacity	5.1 qts 4.8 L
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

Transmission

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear

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

Dimensions

Kubota L260 Tires
Ag front	5.00-15
Ag rear	11.2/10-24

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

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1072
Diesel 8-speed 2WD June 4 - 12, 1971 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1072 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	24.11 hp 18.0 kW
Fuel use	1.8 gal/hour 6.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	22.88 hp 17.1 kW
Fuel use	1.7 gal/hour 6.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	18.98 hp 14.2 kW
Fuel use	1.8 gal/hour 6.8 l/hour
Gear 3-Hi used for power test.
Max pull	2,575 lbs 1168 kg
Gear 1-Hi used for pull test.

Photos

Kubota L260