Compare/Kubota B2261 vs Kubota KL265 Hi-Speed

Kubota B2261 vs Kubota KL265 Hi-Speed

Verdict: Kubota B2261 vs Kubota KL265 Hi-Speed

The Kubota B2261 and the Kubota KL265 Hi-Speed are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. Kubota B2261 is the lighter machine (1,830 kg vs 2,646 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B2261 is the newer design (2018 vs 2008). 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

26 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Twelve gears in three ranges (creeper, medium, and high-speed) with shuttle shift. Only gears 1-8 available in reverse. In high-speed range only gears six forward and four reverse gears available.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

19.1 kWReference

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Engine (net)

17.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 88 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

17.6 kWReference

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Power (gross)

19.1 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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19.1 kWReference

Power

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19.1 kWReference

Transmission

ROPS gear

830 kgReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

15.1 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

14.6 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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Gear Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Hydro Rear PTO

independentReference

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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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Engine RPM

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-944@2600Reference

Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase

150 cmReference

159 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

155 cmReference

164 cmReference

Weight

1830 to 2414 poundsReference

2646 to 3109 poundsReference

ROPS Length

273 cmReference

300 cmReference

Cab Length

288 cmReference

306 cmReference

Width

124 cmReference

132 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

235 cmReference

198 cmReference

Height (cab)

211 cmReference

204 cmReference

Ground clearance

28 cmReference

36 cmReference

Front tread

83 to 96 cmReference

100 cmReference

Rear tread

100 to 110 cmReference

104/116 cmReference

ROPS hydro

850 kgReference

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Cab hydro

1094 kgReference

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Front tire

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7-14Reference

Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

ROPS Weight

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1200 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1410 kgReference

Kubota B2261 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

KL265

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standardReference

KL265H

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high-speedReference

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.