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Kubota GL221

The Kubota GL221 is a utility tractor made from 1996 to 2001. It's a 4-wheel drive tractor with power steering, making it easy to handle. The tractor has a gear transmission with 16 forward and 16 reverse speeds, giving drivers lots of options. Under the hood, the GL221 has a Kubota D1463 engine. This engine is diesel-powered and has three cylinders. It's cooled by liquid and breathes in air naturally. The engine is small compared to many other tractors, but it still puts out 22.7 horsepower. It runs at 2500 rpm, which is a bit above average speed. The tractor has standard farm tires and is 49 inches wide. It also has good ground clearance at 13.2 inches, helping it move over rough ground. The GL221 comes with a Category I hitch, useful for attaching tools, and can have a roll-over protection structure or a cab to keep the driver safe.

ManufacturerKubotaPower22.7 hpEngine3-cylTransGear with Power Shift
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Category
Utility
Engine Power Output
23hp
Transmission
Gear with Power Shift
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At a glance

How the GL221 compares

vs. Utility median

Distribution

Engine Power (hp)

Across all Utility tractors

22.7 hp · 12th

This model

9
Median 55 hp
177
This modelUtility tractorsMediann = 5,383

The GL221 ranks at the 12th percentile for engine power among recorded utility tractors.

Overview

About the Kubota GL221

The Kubota GL221 is a utility tractor made from 1996 to 2001. It's a 4-wheel drive tractor with power steering, making it easy to handle. The tractor has a gear transmission with 16 forward and 16 reverse speeds, giving drivers lots of options. Under the hood, the GL221 has a Kubota D1463 engine. This engine is diesel-powered and has three cylinders. It's cooled by liquid and breathes in air naturally. The engine is small compared to many other tractors, but it still puts out 22.7 horsepower. It runs at 2500 rpm, which is a bit above average speed. The tractor has standard farm tires and is 49 inches wide. It also has good ground clearance at 13.2 inches, helping it move over rough ground. The GL221 comes with a Category I hitch, useful for attaching tools, and can have a roll-over protection structure or a cab to keep the driver safe.

Full specifications

Every recorded spec

General

ManufacturerKubota
ModelGL221
CategoryUtility tractor
Type4x4 MFWD 4WD
Years built1996–2001

Engine

MakeKubota
ModelD1463
Power22.7hp
Cylinders3
Displacement89.3ci
Bore3.23in
Stroke3.64in

Transmission

TypeGear with Power Shift
Forward gears16
Reverse gears16

Chassis & drive

Chassis4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive4WD
SteeringPower
CabROPS/Cab

Dimensions

Width49in

Head to head

GL221 vs. Utility median

How the Kubota GL221 compares to other Utility tractors

SpecThis modelUtility medianDifferencePercentile
Engine Power22.7 hp55 hp-59%12th
Engine Displacement89.3 ci183 ci-51%15th
Cylinders34-25%23rd
Forward Gears1612+33%73rd
Width49 in66 in-26%16th

Medians and percentiles are computed from the utility tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 3,933–5,720 models).

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FAQ

Common questions

What years was the Kubota GL221 manufactured?

Production of the Kubota GL221 ran from 1996 through 2001.

What type of transmission does the Kubota GL221 have?

The Kubota GL221 uses a Gear with Power Shift transmission offering 16 forward gears.

How powerful is the Kubota GL221?

The Kubota GL221 has an engine power output of 22.7 hp. It is powered by a 3-cylinder engine displacing 89.3 ci.

What routine service does the Kubota GL221 need?

Regular maintenance for the Kubota GL221 includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.