The Kubota GL260 tractor engine horsepower found is 25.6 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 25.6 hp.
Engine HP25.6 hp
PTO HP25.6 hp
Power / weight8.9 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota GL260 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
25.6 hp
PTO horsepower
25.6 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine torque
54.5 lb-ft (74 Nm)
Engine displacement
91.5 cu in (1.5 L)
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine
Kubota 1.5L
Operating weight
2,888 lb (1,310 kg)
Power-to-weight
8.9 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
25.6 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
25.6 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
2,888 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
8.9 hp/1k lb
Average
14 hp/1k lb
Low
8 hp/1k lb
High
25 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for compact tractors.
Kubota GL260 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota GL260 tractor engine horsepower found is 25.6 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota GL260 is 25.6 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class
The Kubota GL260 is listed as compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota GL260 is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Kubota GL260 is 54.5 lb-ft (74 Nm). Torque helps describe low-speed pulling feel, while horsepower describes power output over engine speed.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota GL260 include Kubota 1.5L, 91.5 cu in (1.5 L) displacement, and 3 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota GL260 is 2,888 lb (1,310 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota GL260 is 8.9 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
The Kubota GL260 PTO figure matches the engine horsepower in the data found, so treat the PTO number as a guide until confirmed against the operator manual.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official kubotausa.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
