Kubota L260 tractor specs and service data

The Kubota L260 is a compact utility tractor model from the L-series, manufactured from 1970 to 1976 by Kubota in Japan. It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Kubota L260 is equipped with a 1.3 L (77.6 cu·in) two-cylinder diesel engine with 90.0 mm (3.54 in) of the cylinder bore and 100.0 mm (3.94 in) of the piston stroke, and a gear type with dry disc clutch transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears.

The Kubota L260 compact utility tractor features:

The Kubota Z1300 diesel engine which produces 26.4 PS (19.4 kW; 26.0 HP) at 2,600 rpm of horsepower
Manual steering
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station
Category I rear hitch with 1,202 kg (2,650 lbs) of maximum lift capacity
Rear PTO with 540 rpm

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Kubota L260
Tractor type	Compact utility tractor
Production years	1970-1976
Factory	Japan
Dimensions and weight
Length	2,560 mm (100.8 in)
Width	1,290 mm (50.8 in)
Height	Steering wheel: 1,330 mm (52.5 in) Exhaust: 1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Wheelbase	1,600 mm (63 in)
Ground clearance	350 mm (13.8 in)
Weight	Operating: 1,197 kg (2,639 lbs) Ballasted: 1,823 kg (4,019 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	30.0 liters (7.9 US gal.; 6.6 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine model	Kubota Z1300
Engine type	4-stroke, vertical, two-cylinders
Displacement	1,272 cm³, (77.6 cu·in)
Compression ratio:	21.5:1
Cylinder bore:	90.0 mm (3.54 in)
Piston stroke:	100.0 mm (3.94 in)
Max. horsepower	26.4 PS (19.4 kW; 26.0 HP) at 2,600 rpm
Max. torque	79.7 N·m (8.1 kg·m, 58.7 ft·lb) at 1,600 rpm
Cooling system	Liquid-cooled
Lubricating system	Forced lubrication by pump
Combustion chamber	–
Fuel system	Fuel injection pump
Injection type	Indirect injection
Fuel used	Diesel fuel No.2-D
Starting system	Electric starter 12V, 2.0 kW
Governor	Centrifugal ball mechanical governor
PTO shaft rotation	Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Valve tappet gap
Intake valve:	0.20-0.25 mm (0.0079-0.0098 in)
Exhaust valve:	0.20-0.25 mm (0.0079-0.0098 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Forced lubrication
Oil type:	DS or DM
Recommended oil:	SAE 80
Oil capacity:	4.8 L (5.1 US. qt, 4.2 Imp. qt.)
Fuel system
Injection timing:	20° B.T.D.C.
Fuel injection pressure	11.73 MPa (120 kgf/cm², 1700 psi)
Cooling system
Type:	Pressurized radiator, forced circulation with water pump
Coolant capacity:	6.9 liters (7.3 US.qts, 6.1 Imp. qts)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Differential mechanical expanding shoe
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Gear type with dry disc clutch
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Speed	Forward: 14.1 kmh (8.8 mph) Reverse: 9.0 kmh (5.6 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	17.1 L (4.5 US. gal, 3.8 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Ag:: 5.00-15
Rear tires	Ag:: 11.2-24

Rear Hitch

Three-Point Hitch
Category	I
Control type	Position and draft control
Lift capacity (at ends)	1,202 kg (2,650 lbs)

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Rear PTO type	–
Rear PTO speed	540 rpm

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Alternator
Charging amps	10A
Battery	12V 110Ah

Hydraulic system

Hydraulic system
Hydraulic type	Open center with gear pump
Hydraulic capacity	6.0 L (1.6 US. gal, 1.3 Imp. gal.)
Pressure	1990 psi (137.2 bar)
Total flow	4.7 gpm (17.8 lpm)

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