Head to head · Utility

Ford 8N vs Kubota L245

Ford 8N Tractor
FordModel A

Ford 8N

Utility

power
27.4 hp
displacement
120 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full 8N specs
Kubota L245 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota L245

Utility

power
25 hp
displacement
68 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full L245 specs
FordFord 8N
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KubotaKubota L245

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 8N higher · +2.4 hp (+10%)
8N27.4 hp
L24525 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8N is in the 19th percentile; L245 is in the 16th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8N higher · +52 ci (+76%)
8N120 ci
L24568 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8N is in the 28th percentile; L245 is in the 8th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 8N higher · +1 (+33%)
8N4
L2453
Median Utility Tractor4

8N is in the 50th percentile; L245 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ L245 higher · +4 (+100%)
8N4
L2458
Median Utility Tractor12

8N is in the 4th percentile; L245 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

8N (A)L245 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 8NKubota L245Difference
ManufacturerFordKubota—
Model8NL245—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 8NKubota L245Difference
ManufacturerFordKubota—
ModelNot recordedDH1101—
Power Output27.4hp25hp▲ 8N+2.4 hp · +10%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,800RPM▲ L245+800 RPM · +40%
Cylinders43▲ 8N+1 · +33%
Displacement120ci68ci▲ 8N+52 ci · +76%
Bore3.2in3in▲ 8N+0.2 in · +7%
Stroke3.7in3.2in▲ 8N+0.5 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecFord 8NKubota L245Difference
TypeConstant meshGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 8NKubota L245Difference
Length115in101in▲ 8N+14 in · +14%
Width64.8in51.6in▲ 8N+13.2 in · +26%
Height54.5in82.7in▲ L245+28.2 in · +52%
WheelbaseNot recorded65.7in—
Ground ClearanceNot recorded13.4in—
Operating Weight2,717lb2,196lb▲ 8N+521 lb · +24%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 8NKubota L245Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Pump Flow Capacity4.9gpm6.8gpm▲ L245+1.9 gpm · +39%
PressureNot recorded1,000psi—
Steering TypeMechanicalManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 8NKubota L245Difference
TypeTransmissionIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded700rpm—
Speed 3Not recorded1,000rpm—
Power Rating23.9hp21.1hp▲ 8N+2.8 hp · +13%

Tires

SpecFord 8NKubota L245Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded5.00-15—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded11.2-24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 8NKubota L245Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity800lb1,539lb▲ L245+739 lb · +92%

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 8NKubota L245Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeMechanicalManual—
Power SteeringfalsefalseSame
Brake TypeManual DrumDifferential mechanical expanding shoe—
Differential Lock TypeMechanicalNot recorded—
Differential Lock LocationRearNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFord 8NKubota L245Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—
Alternator AmperageNot recorded20—

Capacities

SpecFord 8NKubota L245Difference
Fuel CapacityNot recorded6.6gal—
Coolant3gal1.7gal▲ 8N+1.3 gal · +76%

Operator Station

SpecFord 8NKubota L245Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—
ROPSNot recordedTwo-post ROPS (option)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 19th percentile (27.4 hp)B · 16th percentile (25 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 28th percentile (120 ci)B · 8th percentile (68 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 4th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 19th percentile (2,717 lb)B · 14th percentile (2,196 lb)
A · 8NB · L245Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageFord 8NFull spec pageKubota L245