Compare/Kubota B2301 vs Kubota L245

Kubota B2301 vs Kubota L245

Verdict: Kubota B2301 vs Kubota L245

The Kubota B2301 and the Kubota L245 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 1,825 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B2301 holds more fuel (23.1 L vs 22.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B2301 is the newer design (2018 vs 1976). 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

22 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

23.1 LReference

22.7 LReference

Engine (gross)

16.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.0 LReference

1.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 74 mmReference

76 x 82 mmReference

Power (gross)

16.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

paper elementReference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

11.4 LReference

33.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

3.8 LReference

6.6 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

3-cylinderReference

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,800Reference

2,800 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.0x2.9 inchesReference

3.00x3.23 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

—

18.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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13.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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13.5 kWReference

Power

—

18.6 kWReference

Compression

—

21:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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16.7 kWReference

Max power

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13.5 kWReference

Compression ratio

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21:1Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

GearReference

forward and reverse options

infinite (3-range) forward and reverseReference

gear : 8 F and 2 RReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

spur gearReference

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Clutch

—

dry plateReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

13.0 kWReference

16.4 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Total flow

31.4 lpmReference

14.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

820 kgReference

698 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

640 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/700/1000Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

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PTO (tested)

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16.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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32.9 LReference

Pressure

—

137.9 barReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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15.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

155 cmReference

Weight

710 kgReference

1825 to 2382 poundsReference

Front tire

6-12Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

9.5-16Reference

11.2-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

23x8.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

33x12.5-15Reference

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Industrial front

23x8.50-12Reference

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Industrial rear

12-16.5Reference

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Length

237 cmReference

257 cmReference

Width

115 cmReference

131 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

213 cmReference

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Ground clearance

30 cmReference

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Ag front

—

5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

—

11.2-28 (L245HC)Reference

Height (exhaust)

—

214 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

—

34 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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30 cmReference

2WD Front tread

—

95 to 131 cmReference

4WD Front tread

—

100 cmReference

Rear tread

—

104 to 140 cmReference

2WD Shipping

—

827 kgReference

4WD Shipping

—

907 kgReference

2WD Operating

—

996 kgReference

4WD Operating

—

1080 kgReference

Ballasted

—

1720 kgReference

Kubota B2301 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BH70 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH70 BackhoeReference

Kubota BL4520 BackhoeReference

Transport height

185 cmReference

155 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

216 cmReference

201 cmReference

Reach from pivot

296 cmReference

248 cmReference

Loading height

156 cmReference

213 cmReference

Swing Arc

140°Reference

177°Reference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Country of manufacturer

Compact Utility tractorReference

JapanReference

Rollover protective structure

—

Two-post ROPS optionalReference

Capacities

Capacity

61.1 ciReference

32.9 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

3.3 qtsReference

5.2 qtsReference

Fuel

—

22.7 LReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

—

1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

Differential mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

powerReference

Manual steeringReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

820.1 kgReference

698.5 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Maximum operating pressure

—

2,000 psiReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

213.1 cmReference

214.9 cmReference

Overall Length

238 cmReference

257.8 cmReference

Overall Width

115.1 cmReference

131.1 cmReference

Ground Clearance

—

30.5 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

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Variants

L245

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2WDReference

L245DT

—

4WDReference

L245H

—

high clearanceReference

Kubota L245 attachments

Kubota BL4520 Backhoe

Bucket width

—

40 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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170°Reference

Bucket force

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657 kgReference

Dipperstick force

—

1308 kgReference

Test results

Fuel use

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6.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1097 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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ag : 11.2-24 | 11.2-28Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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41.125 to 55.375 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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ag : 5.00-15Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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37.75 to 51.625 inchesReference

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.