Overview
The Kubota FT21 is a compact utility tractor manufactured between 2012 and 2015, powered by a 20.7 hp three-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine. This four-wheel drive model offers significant versatility with its choice of a 12-speed or 48-speed Glideshift power shift transmission and availability in both wheeled and half-track variants.
Ideal Applications
Implement and PTO Tasks:
Equipped with a Type I rear hitch and a 540 RPM rear PTO, this tractor is suited for operating a variety of standard agricultural implements across its 12 forward and reverse gears.
All-Weather Field Work:
The optional air-conditioned cab and 12.8-inch ground clearance allow for comfortable operation in various environmental conditions while maintaining necessary clearance over crops or debris.
High-Precision Speed Requirements:
Utilizing the 48-speed power shift Glideshift transmission, operators can shift through sixteen gears sequentially without a clutch to find the exact speed needed for specific farm applications.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 1.5L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 7.9 gal (29.9 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 | 20.7 hp (15.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| 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 | 553@2500 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Cab Width | 51.6 inches (131 cm) |
|---|---|
| Front tread | 38.2 inches (97 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 12.8 inches (32 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 75 inches (190 cm) |
| Length | 114.2 inches (290 cm) |
| Rear tread | 37.4/42.1 inches (94/106 cm) |
| ROPS Width | 46.1 inches (117 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 59.1 inches (150 cm) |
| Front tire | 6-14 |
| Rear tire | 8.3-24 |
| Weight | 1995 to 2304 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 59.1 inches (150 cm) |
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-22 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-14. Rear: 8.3-24 |
Kubota FT21 Weight
| Cab gear | 2260 lbs (1025 kg) |
|---|---|
| Cab Glideshift | 2304 lbs (1045 kg) |
| ROPS gear | 1995 lbs (904 kg) |
| ROPS Glideshift | 2039 lbs (924 kg) |
Variants
| FT21 | wheeled |
|---|---|
| FT21-PC | half-track |