Kubota KL21 Transmission Speed & Gears

Quick answer:

The Kubota KL21 has a hydrostatic transmission, with reverse speed of 18.6 mph (29.9 km/h). Service details captured: oil capacity 2.6 qt (2.5 L).

Transmission typeHydrostatic

Kubota KL21 Transmission Specs

Transmission type Hydrostatic
Reverse speed 18.6 mph (29.9 km/h)
Transmission oil capacity 2.6 qt (2.5 L)

Transmission Comparison Charts

Reverse speed comparison

This model

18.6 mph

Average

6 mph

Low

2.5 mph

High

12 mph

Transmission oil capacity comparison

This model

2.6 qt

Average

28 qt

Low

4 qt

High

70 qt

Kubota KL21 Transmission Notes

Transmission type note The transmission type is the headline spec here. On the Kubota KL21, the clean captured type is Hydrostatic
Forward / reverse speed note The Kubota KL21’s reverse speed is listed as 18.6 mph (29.9 km/h). The forward speed was not cleanly captured in this row
Fluid and service note For service work, the captured transmission oil capacity is 2.6 qt (2.5 L). Confirm the approved fluid type before servicing
Buyer takeaway If you are comparing tractors, judge the Kubota KL21 from Hydrostatic, not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
Source summary type: Hydrostatic; reverse speed: 18.6 mph (29.9 km/h); oil capacity: 2.6 qt (2.5 L)

Kubota KL21 Transmission FAQ

Is the Kubota KL21 hydrostatic or gear drive?

The clean captured transmission type for the Kubota KL21 is Hydrostatic. Use that as the first answer, then check gears/ranges and travel speed.

Are the Kubota KL21 gear counts listed?

This row does not show a clean fixed gear or range count for the Kubota KL21. On hydrostatic tractors, top speed and control feel may matter more than gear count.

What is the Kubota KL21 reverse speed?

The Kubota KL21 reverse speed is listed as 18.6 mph (29.9 km/h). Forward speed was not cleanly captured in this row.

How much transmission oil does the Kubota KL21 take?

The captured transmission oil capacity for the Kubota KL21 is 2.6 qt (2.5 L). The fluid type was not cleanly captured in this row.

What should I check before buying a used Kubota KL21?

Confirm the exact transmission type, test forward and reverse operation, check for fluid leaks, and verify any service history for the transmission or transaxle.

Official information note

Mistakes do happen. Tractor transmission specs can change by year, market, serial range, transaxle, trim and option package. Please check the operator manual, service manual, build sheet and official kubotausa.com website for official transmission information before servicing or buying parts.