Compare/Kubota B2261 vs Kubota L305

Kubota B2261 vs Kubota L305

Verdict: Kubota B2261 vs Kubota L305

The Kubota B2261 and the Kubota L305 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 2,650 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L305 holds more fuel (33.3 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B2261 is the newer design (2018 vs 1979). 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

Drawbar performanceReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Steering

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power assistReference

Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

33.3 LReference

Engine (gross)

19.1 kWReference

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Engine (net)

17.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 88 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

17.6 kWReference

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Power (gross)

19.1 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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22.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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16.2 kWReference

Power

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22.4 kWReference

Compression

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21:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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19.5 kWReference

Max power

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16.2 kWReference

Transmission

ROPS gear

830 kgReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 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

position and draft controlReference

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

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5)Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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19.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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19.5 kWReference

Pump flow

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24.2 lpmReference

Rear lift

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919 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Engine RPM

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1050@2350Reference

Front PTO

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optionalReference

Front PTO Type

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2800Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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18.7 kWReference

Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase

150 cmReference

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Cab Wheelbase

155 cmReference

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Weight

1830 to 2414 poundsReference

2650 to 3140 poundsReference

ROPS Length

273 cmReference

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Cab Length

288 cmReference

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Width

124 cmReference

163 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

235 cmReference

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Height (cab)

211 cmReference

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Ground clearance

28 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

83 to 96 cmReference

122 cmReference

Rear tread

100 to 110 cmReference

128 to 169 cmReference

ROPS hydro

850 kgReference

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Cab hydro

1094 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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184 cmReference

Front tire

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5.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 7.00-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

Length

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321 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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202 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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1202 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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1295 kgReference

Operating

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1424 kgReference

Kubota B2261 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

L305F

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2WDReference

L305DT

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4WDReference

Kubota L305 attachments

Kubota L4510 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota L4530 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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186 cmReference

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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215 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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279 cmReference

Loading height

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185 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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164°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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746 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1310 kgReference

Kubota L4530 Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

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6.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1994 kgReference

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.