Compare/Kubota B2261 vs Kubota L1-26

Kubota B2261 vs Kubota L1-26

Verdict: Kubota B2261 vs Kubota L1-26

The Kubota B2261 and the Kubota L1-26 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 2,381 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-26 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B2261 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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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

26 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)

19.1 kWReference

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Engine (net)

17.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 88 mmReference

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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

shuttleReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

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

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

ROPS Wheelbase

150 cmReference

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Cab Wheelbase

155 cmReference

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Weight

1830 to 2414 poundsReference

2381 to 2535 poundsReference

ROPS Length

273 cmReference

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Cab Length

288 cmReference

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Width

124 cmReference

137 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

235 cmReference

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Height (cab)

211 cmReference

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Ground clearance

28 cmReference

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Front tread

83 to 96 cmReference

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Rear tread

100 to 110 cmReference

104 to 151 cmReference

ROPS hydro

850 kgReference

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Cab hydro

1094 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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168 cmReference

Front tire

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5.00-15Reference

2WD Rear tire

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12.4-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

Length

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309 cmReference

Height

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197 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1080 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1149 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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31 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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104 to 145 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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104 cmReference

Kubota B2261 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

L1-26DT

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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.