Head to head · Utility

Challenger MT265B vs Kubota L260

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ChallengerModel A

Challenger MT265B

Utility

power
33 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full MT265B specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota L260

Utility

power
26 hp
displacement
77.6 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
8
Full L260 specs
ChallengerChallenger MT265B
vs
KubotaKubota L260

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MT265B higher · +7 hp (+27%)
MT265B33 hp
L26026 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MT265B is in the 25th percentile; L260 is in the 18th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT265B higher · +13.8 ci (+18%)
MT265B91.4 ci
L26077.6 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MT265B is in the 18th percentile; L260 is in the 11th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ MT265B higher · +1 (+50%)
MT265B3
L2602
Median Utility Tractor4

MT265B is in the 23rd percentile; L260 is in the 3rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
MT265B8
L2608
Median Utility Tractor12

MT265B is in the 23rd percentile; L260 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

MT265B (A)L260 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecChallenger MT265BKubota L260Difference
ManufacturerChallengerKubota—
ModelMT265BL260—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecChallenger MT265BKubota L260Difference
ManufacturerIsekiKubota—
ModelE3CD-VB40Z1300—
Power Output33hp26hp▲ MT265B+7 hp · +27%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders32▲ MT265B+1 · +50%
Displacement91.4ci77.6ci▲ MT265B+13.8 ci · +18%
Bore3.4in3.5in▲ L260+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.3in3.9in▲ L260+0.6 in · +18%

Transmission

SpecChallenger MT265BKubota L260Difference
TypeSynchroShuttleGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecChallenger MT265BKubota L260Difference
Length121in101in▲ MT265B+20 in · +20%
Width62.2in51in▲ MT265B+11.2 in · +22%
Height87.4in75in▲ MT265B+12.4 in · +17%
Operating Weight3,136lb2,640lb▲ MT265B+496 lb · +19%

Hydraulics

SpecChallenger MT265BKubota L260Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecChallenger MT265BKubota L260Difference
TypeNot recordedRear PTO speed—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecChallenger MT265BKubota L260Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch Category1I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,535lb2,650lb▲ L260+115 lb · +5%

Chassis & Drive

SpecChallenger MT265BKubota L260Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeFour Wheel Drive (4WD)2WD—
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecChallenger MT265BKubota L260Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecChallenger MT265BKubota L260Difference
Coolant1.8gal1.8galSame

Operator Station

SpecChallenger MT265BKubota L260Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 25th percentile (33 hp)B · 18th percentile (26 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 18th percentile (91.4 ci)B · 11th percentile (77.6 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 3rd percentile (2)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 25th percentile (3,136 lb)B · 18th percentile (2,640 lb)
A · MT265BB · L260Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageChallenger MT265BFull spec pageKubota L260