The Kubota KL250 has a 3-point hitch lift capacity of 680 lb (308 kg) at 24 inches behind the link ends. It also lists hitch category Category 1, hydraulic pump flow 5 gpm (18.9 L/min), and operating weight 3,042 lb (1,380 kg).
Best rear lift figure680 lb (308 kg)
Lift at 24 inches680 lb (308 kg)
Hitch categoryCategory 1
Operating weight3,042 lb (1,380 kg)
Kubota KL250 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
Lift capacity at 24 inches behind link ends
680 lb (308 kg)
Hitch category
Category 1
Hydraulic pump flow
5 gpm (18.9 L/min)
Operating weight
3,042 lb (1,380 kg)
Rear Lift Capacity Comparison Chart
Best rear lift comparison
This model
680 lb
Average
650 lb
Low
300 lb
High
1,200 lb
Lift at 24 inches comparison
This model
680 lb
Average
650 lb
Low
300 lb
High
1,200 lb
Hydraulic pump flow comparison
This model
5 gpm
Average
5 gpm
Low
2.5 gpm
High
8 gpm
Operating weight comparison
This model
3,042 lb
Average
2,600 lb
Low
1,500 lb
High
4,500 lb
Kubota KL250 Hitch and Rear Lift Notes
Rear lift capacity note
For implement matching, the Kubota KL250 should be judged from the 680 lb (308 kg) lift at 24 inches behind the link ends figure. That gives a better real-world read than horsepower alone
24-inch lift note
A 24-inch rating matters because weight gets harder to lift as it moves farther behind the tractor
Hitch category note
For the Kubota KL250, Category 1 is the important compatibility spec. Lift capacity tells you what it can raise; category tells you what fits
Hydraulic flow note
For hydraulic context, the Kubota KL250 is listed at 5 gpm (18.9 L/min). Do not confuse pump flow with lift capacity; they answer different questions
Operating weight note
Weight matters with rear implements. The Kubota KL250’s captured operating weight is 3,042 lb (1,380 kg), which affects ballast, traction and stability
Rear implement matching
The Kubota KL250 hitch spec is useful because it helps judge whether attachments like small rear blade, carryall, light ballast box, small landscape rake, and light mower are in the right size range
Kubota KL250 3-Point Hitch FAQ
How much can the Kubota KL250 rear 3-point hitch lift?
The main rear-lift number captured for the Kubota KL250 is 680 lb (308 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 680 lb (308 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 KL250?
The listed hitch category for the Kubota KL250 is Category 1. Match implement pins and hitch width to that category before worrying about lift capacity.
Can the Kubota KL250 handle heavy rear attachments?
The Kubota KL250’s useful lift reference is 680 lb (308 kg). It may suit small rear blade, carryall, light ballast box, small landscape rake, and light mower, but keep the implement light and leave margin for overhang, because this is not a heavy rear-lift setup.
Is lift capacity enough to size implements for the Kubota KL250?
No. The Kubota KL250 may list 680 lb (308 kg) of rear lift, but the 3,042 lb (1,380 kg) operating weight and 5 gpm (18.9 L/min) hydraulic flow also matter for real work.
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.
