The Kubota KL500 has a 3-point hitch lift capacity of 2,200 lb (998 kg) at 24 inches behind the link ends. It also lists hydraulic pump flow 8.2 gpm (31 L/min) and operating weight 3,968 lb (1,800 kg).
Best rear lift figure2,200 lb (998 kg)
Lift at 24 inches2,200 lb (998 kg)
Operating weight3,968 lb (1,800 kg)
Kubota KL500 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
Lift capacity at 24 inches behind link ends
2,200 lb (998 kg)
Hydraulic pump flow
8.2 gpm (31 L/min)
Operating weight
3,968 lb (1,800 kg)
Rear Lift Capacity Comparison Chart
Best rear lift comparison
This model
2,200 lb
Average
2,400 lb
Low
1,200 lb
High
4,500 lb
Lift at 24 inches comparison
This model
2,200 lb
Average
2,400 lb
Low
1,200 lb
High
4,500 lb
Hydraulic pump flow comparison
This model
8.2 gpm
Average
8 gpm
Low
4 gpm
High
14 gpm
Operating weight comparison
This model
3,968 lb
Average
5,500 lb
Low
3,000 lb
High
9,000 lb
Kubota KL500 Hitch and Rear Lift Notes
Rear lift capacity note
For the Kubota KL500, 2,200 lb (998 kg) is the headline rear-lift capacity captured. This matters for ballast boxes, tillers, blades, mowers and other mounted implements
24-inch lift note
The 24-inch lift figure is usually the more useful number because rear implements hang behind the lift arms, not directly on them
Hydraulic flow note
Hydraulic pump flow is listed as 8.2 gpm (31 L/min). That is useful context for hydraulic response and some rear or auxiliary hydraulic functions
Operating weight note
For the Kubota KL500, operating weight is 3,968 lb (1,800 kg). Use that beside rear lift capacity before hanging a heavy implement out the back
Rear implement matching
Use the Kubota KL500’s hitch capacity as a filter before shopping for rotary cutter, medium tiller, grader blade, seeder, and heavy ballast box
Kubota KL500 3-Point Hitch FAQ
How much can the Kubota KL500 rear 3-point hitch lift?
The main rear-lift number captured for the Kubota KL500 is 2,200 lb (998 kg). Use that as the first-pass number for rear implements, not as a front-loader rating.
Why does the 24-inch rear lift spec matter?
The 2,200 lb (998 kg) rating matters because mounted implements put weight behind the lift arms. That extra distance makes the tractor work harder than a close-in hitch-end test.
What hitch category is the Kubota KL500?
This row does not show a clean hitch category for the Kubota KL500. Check the operator manual or official spec sheet before buying implements, because lift capacity alone does not guarantee fit.
Can the Kubota KL500 handle heavy rear attachments?
The Kubota KL500’s useful lift reference is 2,200 lb (998 kg). It may suit rotary cutter, medium tiller, grader blade, seeder, and heavy ballast box, but match implements carefully, especially if the attachment is long or carries weight far behind the hitch.
Do hydraulic flow and weight matter for the Kubota KL500?
Yes. The Kubota KL500 lists hydraulic pump flow of 8.2 gpm (31 L/min) and operating weight of 3,968 lb (1,800 kg). Lift capacity says what it can raise; flow and weight help describe hydraulic response and stability.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor hitch lift specs can change by year, market, tire setup, ballast, hitch option and measurement point. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official kubotausa.com website for official information before buying or lifting heavy implements.
