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Kubota L260 Specs ( 1970-1976 )

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Production

Description Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan
Manufacturer Kubota

Engine

Engine type Kubota 1.3L 2-cyl diesel
Fuel tank 8 gal (30.3 L)
Air cleaner oil bath
Bore/Stroke 3.54x3.94 inches (90 x 100 mm)
Compression 21.5:1
Coolant capacity 7.2 qts (6.8 L)
Description Kubota Z1300 / diesel / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 77.6 ci (1.3 L)
Exhaust valve clearance 0.009 inches (cold) (0.229 mm)
Intake valve clearance 0.009 inches (cold) (0.229 mm)
Oil capacity 5.1 qts (4.8 L)
Power 26 hp (19.4 kW)
Pre-heating glow plugs
Rated RPM 2600
Starter electric
Starter power 2.7 hp (2.0 kW)
Starter volts 12
Torque 58.8 lb-ft (79.7 Nm)
Torque RPM 1600
Drawbar (tested) 18.98 hp (14.2 kW)
PTO (tested) 24.11 hp (18.0 kW)

Transmission

Clutch dry disc
Gears 8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity 18 qts (17.0 L)
Transmission type 8-speed gear
Type gear

Mechanical

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

Hydraulics

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

Hitch

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

PTO

Engine RPM 587@2600
Rear PTO Type 540 (1.375)

Electrical

Battery AH 110
Battery volts 12
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

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

L260 Serial Number Location

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

Nebraska Tractor Test 1072

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

References

Description Model L260 published in 1974, by Kubota / Model L260 published in 1970, by Kubota