Compare/Kubota B2231 vs Kubota L2500

Kubota B2231 vs Kubota L2500

Verdict: Kubota B2231 vs Kubota L2500

The Kubota B2231 and the Kubota L2500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Kubota L2500 is the lighter machine (1,001 kg vs 1,874 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L2500 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B2231 is the newer design (2018 vs 1998). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

23 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Final drives

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spur gearReference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

16.9 kWReference

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Engine (net)

15.2 kWReference

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Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

80 x 92 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

15.2 kWReference

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Power (gross)

16.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

—

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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20.1 kWReference

Power

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20.1 kWReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Compression

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23:1Reference

Coolant capacity

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6.1 LReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3-cylinderReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

forward and reverse options

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8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

12.5 kWReference

16.8 kWReference

Pressure

161.8 barReference

152.0 barReference

Total flow

32.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

position control with optional draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

969 kgReference

900 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5)Reference

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Pump flow

—

27.3 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

—

650 kgReference

Clutch

—

215mm mechanical dry discReference

Engine RPM

—

1000@2410Reference

Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase

150 cmReference

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Cab Wheelbase

155 cmReference

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Weight

1874 to 2381 poundsReference

1001 kgReference

ROPS Length

273 cmReference

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Cab Length

288 cmReference

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Width

123 cmReference

127 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

232 cmReference

211 cmReference

Height (cab)

208 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

850 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1080 kgReference

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Ground clearance

26 cmReference

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Front tread

83 to 97 cmReference

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Rear tread

98 to 108 cmReference

103 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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156 cmReference

Front tire

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5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

Ag front

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7.00-16 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-24Reference

Length

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263 cmReference

4WD Weight

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1001 kgReference

4WD Ground clearance

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30 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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101 cmReference

Kubota B2231 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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30Reference

Battery CCA

—

490Reference

Battery AH

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65Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

L2500F

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2WDReference

L2500DT

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4WDReference

Kubota L2500 attachments

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Country of manufacturer

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Compact Utility tractorReference

Capacities

Capacity

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85 ciReference

Power

Rated Power

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27 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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900.4 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

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155.4 cmReference

Overall Length

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263.9 cmReference

Overall Width

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127 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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11.2-24 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range

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5.00-15, 7.00-15 (4WD)Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Two-post ROPSReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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powerReference

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.