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Diesel Particulate Filter Differential Pressure Too High

The KUBOTA-P244B (Kubota) diesel fault code means: Diesel Particulate Filter Differential Pressure Too High. This is a serious severity code.

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Keep driving?
No — stop driving
DIY difficulty
intermediate
Estimated cost
$0 regen, $900-$1,800 ash clean, $3,500-$5,500 replace

What Are the Symptoms of KUBOTA-P244B?

  • Derate, DPF lamp solid

What Causes KUBOTA-P244B? (Most Likely First)

  • DPF soot-loaded past threshold Very Likely
  • Ash-saturated DPF Likely

Can I Still Drive with KUBOTA-P244B?

No — stop driving. KUBOTA-P244B is rated serious severity. Continuing to drive in this state risks further damage — get it looked at before your next trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kubota code P244B?

Kubota P244B means: Diesel Particulate Filter Differential Pressure Too High. Serious code -- address promptly to avoid inducement / further damage.

Can I keep using my Kubota with P244B?

Serious fault -- you can move the machine to a shop but don't run it under load. Use Kubota Diagmaster software (dealer tool) for full diagnostics.

How much does P244B cost to fix on a Kubota?

Repair cost range: $0 regen, $900-$1,800 ash clean, $3,500-$5,500 replace. Compact-tractor labor is typically $110-$150/hr in 2026.

Mechanics Guide Step-by-step diagnosis

How Do You Diagnose KUBOTA-P244B?

  1. Parked regen first. If it fails, remove DPF for ash clean / replacement.

Sources 1

This page is built from documented references. Verify against your own service info before repair work.

  • SAE J2012Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions (defines P244B as a generic OBD-II code)

P244B on Other Platforms

The same code ID appears across other engines, vehicles, and equipment. Diagnostic flow varies by platform — see the matching breakdown:

Duramax serious Diesel Particulate Filter Differential Pressure Too High Hino serious DPF Differential Pressure Too High Isuzu serious DPF Differential Pressure Too High MaxxForce serious Excessive DPF Differential Pressure Power Stroke serious DPF Exhaust Back Pressure Too High

Which Vehicles Commonly Get KUBOTA-P244B?

  • Kubota BX1880 / BX2380 / BX23S sub-compact tractors
  • Kubota L2501 / L3301 / L3901 utility tractors
  • Kubota L4060 / L4760 / L5060 / L5460 grand L tractors
  • Kubota M5-091 / M5-111 utility tractors
  • Kubota M6S-111 / M7060 / M7-132 / M7-152 tractors
  • Kubota MX5400 / MX6000 utility tractors
  • Kubota SVL65-2 / SVL75-2 / SVL95-2s skid steer loaders
  • Kubota SSV65 / SSV75 skid steer loaders
  • Kubota RTV-X1100C / RTV-X1140 / RTV1140CPX utility vehicles
  • Kubota generator sets (GL, GR, SQ series)

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