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Kubota L260 Tractor

The Kubota L260 is a 2WD compact utility tractor. This model was manufactured from 1970 to 1976. The Kubota L260 tractor is equipped with Kubota Z1300 vertical 4-stroke 2-cylinder diesel engine.

A 77.7 cubic inches (1.3 L) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.57" (90 mm), piston stroke of 3.97" (100 mm), rated power of 26 hp (19.4 kW), and maximum torque of 79.7 hp (58.8 lb-ft) at 1600 rpm. The mechanical transmission includes a dry single-plate clutch and sliding mesh gearbox with 8 forward and 2 revers gears.

Max. forward speed - 8.8 mph (14.1 km/h), maximum reverse speed - 5.6 mph (9 km/h). The open center hydraulic system used a gear pump with a flow of 2.9 gallons per minute (10.7 liters per minute). The hydraulic system pressure is 138 bar (1990 psi). The Kubota L260 was equipped with a manual steering system, differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes, 5.00x15 front tires, and 11.2x24 rear tires. The wheel base is 59" (1490 mm).

Engine
Engine Model Kubota Z1300
Engine Type Vertical, 4-Stroke 2-Cylinder Diesel
Number of Cylinders Two
Displacement, cu in (L) 77.7 (1.272)
Engine Bore, in (mm) 3.57 (90.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) 3.97 (100.0)
Aspiration Natural
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) 26.0 (19.4)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 2600
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) 79.7 (58.8)
Torque Speed, rpm 1600
Slow Idle Speed, rpm 600-650
High Idle Speed, rpm 2850
Compression Ratio 21.5:1
Firing Order 1-2
Fuel Injection Timing (BTDC), deg 20
Timing Mark Location Flywheel
Fuel Injection Pressure, MPa (psi) 11.73 (1700)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 8.1 (30.4)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 5.1 (4.8)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) 7.1 (6.9)
Electrical System Rating, Volts 12
Starter Rating 12V, 2.0 kW
Battery, Capacity, Ah 110
Ground Polarity Negative

Power Take-Off
PTO Operational Type Transmission
PTO Horsepower, hp (kW) 24.1 (18.0)
PTO Speeds, rpm 540

Transmission
Transmission Type Sliding gear
Gearbox Type 8F/2R
Number of Forward Speeds 8
Number of Reverse Speeds 2
Clutch Type Dry disc
Oil Capacity, qt (L) 18.0 (17.0)
Maximum Speed (Forward), mph (kph) 8.8 (14.1)
Maximum Speed (Reverse), mph (kph) 5.6 (9.0)

Wheels and Tires
Drive Wheels 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration Front Steer
Steering System Manual
Brakes Type Differential mechanical expanding shoe
Front Tire Size 5.00-15
Rear Tire Size 11.2-24
Front Tread, in (mm) 40-56 (1010-1420)
Rear Tread, in (mm) 40-61.8 (1000-1560)

Hydraulic System
Hydraulic System Type Open Center
Implement Pump Type Gear
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) 2.88 (10.7)
Hydraulic Pressure, Bar (psi) 138 (1990)
Hydraulic Capacity, gal (L) 7.4 (28.0)
3-Point Hitch Category 1
Standard Lift Capacity at lift pin, lb (kg) 2650 (1200)

Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase, in (mm) 59 (1490)
Length, in (mm) 76.5 (1940)
Height (Steering Wheel), in (mm) 52.5 (1330)
Height (Exhaust), in (mm) 74.5 (1890)
Overall Width, in (mm) 44.1 (1120)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) 14 (350)
Operating Weight, lb (kg) 2160 (980)
Ballasted Weight, lb (kg) 3610 (1640)

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