Compare/Kubota B2301 vs Kubota L1-225

Kubota B2301 vs Kubota L1-225

Verdict: Kubota B2301 vs Kubota L1-225

The Kubota B2301 and the Kubota L1-225 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Kubota B2301 is the lighter machine (710 kg vs 1,088 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B2301 is the newer design (2018 vs 1986). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

22 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

23.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

16.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.0 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 74 mmReference

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Power (gross)

16.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

11.4 LReference

26.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

3.8 LReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,800Reference

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Bore and stroke

3.0x2.9 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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16.2 kWReference

Power

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16.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

16 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

infinite (3-range) forward and reverseReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

spur gearReference

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Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

13.0 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

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Total flow

31.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

820 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

640 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/770/940/1250Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

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Hydraulic system

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26.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

155 cmReference

154 cmReference

Weight

710 kgReference

1088 kgReference

Front tire

6-12Reference

6x14Reference

Rear tire

9.5-16Reference

9.5x24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6-12. Rear: 9.5-16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

23x8.50-12Reference

6x14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

33x12.5-15Reference

9.5x24Reference

Industrial front

23x8.50-12Reference

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Industrial rear

12-16.5Reference

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Length

237 cmReference

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Width

115 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

213 cmReference

219 cmReference

Ground clearance

30 cmReference

27 cmReference

Ag front

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6x14Reference

Ag rear

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9.5x24Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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139 cmReference

Kubota B2301 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BH70 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH70 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

185 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

216 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

296 cmReference

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Loading height

156 cmReference

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Swing Arc

140°Reference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Country of manufacturer

Compact Utility tractorReference

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Capacities

Capacity

61.1 ciReference

26.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

3.3 qtsReference

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Fuel

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29.1 LReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

820.1 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

213.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

238 cmReference

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Overall Width

115.1 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

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Variants

L1-225

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2WDReference

L1-225DT

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4WDReference

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.