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Kubota B2050 vs Kubota L1-20

Verdict: Kubota B2050 vs Kubota L1-20

The Kubota B2050 and the Kubota L1-20 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Kubota B2050 is the lighter machine (724 kg vs 2,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-20 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B2050 is the newer design (2014 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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Fit & specs

Kubota

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Best match

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Kubota

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Best match

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Rated power

20 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

26.9 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

14.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

14.0 kWReference

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Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

84 x 81 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

14.0 kWReference

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Power (gross)

14.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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14.7 kWReference

Power

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14.7 kWReference

Transmission

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

shuttleReference

Gears

9 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

11.9 kWReference

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Pressure

161.8 barReference

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Total flow

32.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

969 kgReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/770/940/1250 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

Weight

724 kgReference

2050 to 2161 poundsReference

Front tire

6-12Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

8-16Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

22x8.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

31x13.5-15Reference

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Length

273 cmReference

289 cmReference

Width

102 cmReference

125 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

230 cmReference

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Ground clearance

23 cmReference

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Front tread

83 cmReference

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Rear tread

83 cmReference

99/110 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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9.5-22Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

Height

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197 cmReference

2WD Weight

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929 kgReference

4WD Weight

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980 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 B2050 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

L1-20DT

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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.