Compare/Kubota B21 vs Kubota B26

Kubota B21 vs Kubota B26

Verdict: Kubota B21 vs Kubota B26

The Kubota B21 and the Kubota B26 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota B26 leads on rated power with 26 hp against 21 hp. Kubota B21 is the lighter machine (1,808 kg vs 1,814 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B26 is the newer design (2007 vs 2001). In short: choose the Kubota B26 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota B21 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

21 hp

26 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

rear standardReference

Original price

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$33,673 (2011)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

15.7 kWReference

19.4 kWReference

Engine (net)

14.2 kWReference

17.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.0 LReference

1.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 74 mmReference

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Power (net)

14.2 kWReference

17.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

15.7 kWReference

19.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2800Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

27.6 LReference

3.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

3.4 LReference

4.4 LReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3Reference

Rated engine speed

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2,800 rpmReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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3 rangeReference

forward speed range

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17.8 kmphReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

10.1 kWReference

14.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

27.6 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

27.6 LReference

1,123 cu. cm.Reference

Pump flow

26.9 lpmReference

26.5 lpmReference

Total flow

32.2 lpmReference

42.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

4.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

479 kgReference

760 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Engine RPM

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540@2768Reference

Capacities

Fuel

23.8 LReference

31.0 LReference

Front axle

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4.4 LReference

Fuel tank

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31 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

153 cmReference

157 cmReference

Weight

404 kgReference

1814 kgReference

Front tire

23x8.50-14Reference

Rear tire

12.4-16Reference

Industrial front

23x8.50-14Reference

Industrial rear

12.4-16Reference

Height (backhoe)

201 cmReference

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Front tread

96 cmReference

90 cmReference

Rear tread

104 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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24x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Length

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378 cmReference

Width

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137 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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227 cmReference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

232 cmReference

253 cmReference

Dump angle

114 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery AH

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36Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BT751 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BT751 BackhoeReference

Kubota BackhoeReference

Transport height

201 cmReference

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Bucket width

40 cmReference

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Digging depth

232 cmReference

253 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

229 cmReference

249 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

173 cmReference

195 cmReference

Reach from pivot

308 cmReference

340 cmReference

Loading height

207 cmReference

196 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1410 kgReference

1910 kgReference

Dipperstick force

792 kgReference

962 kgReference

Kubota Backhoe

Power

Max Power

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24.3 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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19.5 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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YesReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 rpmReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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42 l/minReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 1Reference

Dimensions & weight

Turning radius

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2.5 mReference

Overall weight

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1,814.8 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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1,050 mmReference

Front Wheel tread range

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905 mmReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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Hydrostatic Power SteeringReference

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.