Compare/Kubota B1241 vs Kubota L1-22

Kubota B1241 vs Kubota L1-22

Verdict: Kubota B1241 vs Kubota L1-22

The Kubota B1241 and the Kubota L1-22 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Kubota B1241 is the lighter machine (739 kg vs 2,105 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-22 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 26.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B1241 is the newer design (2018 vs 1983). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

22 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Forward speeds are 20% faster than reverse.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

26.1 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine (net)

16.0 kWReference

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Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

86 x 81 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

16.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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16.2 kWReference

Power

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16.2 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

shuttleReference

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

17.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

615 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/770/940/1250 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

127 cmReference

154 cmReference

Weight

739 kgReference

2105 to 2227 poundsReference

Front tire

23x10.50-12Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

280/70R18Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 23x10.50-12. Rear: 280/70R18Reference

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Length

241 cmReference

294 cmReference

Width

99 cmReference

125 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

221 cmReference

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Ground clearance

26 cmReference

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Front tread

79 to 81 cmReference

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Rear tread

75 to 100 cmReference

99/110 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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9.5-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

Height

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197 cmReference

2WD Weight

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954 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1010 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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96 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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93 cmReference

Kubota B1241 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

L1-22DT

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4WDReference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.