Compare/Kubota B2401 vs Kubota L1-22

Kubota B2401 vs Kubota L1-22

Verdict: Kubota B2401 vs Kubota L1-22

The Kubota B2401 and the Kubota L1-22 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Kubota B2401 is the lighter machine (689 kg vs 2,105 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-22 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 23.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B2401 is the newer design (2020 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

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Rated power

22 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 9.5-16 rear tires.Reference

Forward speeds are 20% faster than reverse.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

B2401DTN

narrowReference

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L1-22DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

23.1 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

16.3 kWReference

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Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

86 x 81 mmReference

Power (gross)

16.3 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

12.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

3.8 LReference

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Engine

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16.2 kWReference

Power

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16.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

14.3 kWReference

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Type

gearReference

shuttleReference

Rear valves

1Reference

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Front valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

16.7 lpmReference

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Total flow

26.5 lpmReference

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Steering flow

9.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

749 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

585 kgReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Clutch

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/980 (1.375)Reference

540/770/940/1250 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2560Reference

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Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

155 cmReference

154 cmReference

Weight

689 kgReference

2105 to 2227 poundsReference

Front tire

6-12Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

9.5-16Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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B2401DTN Optional tires (ag)

Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

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Length

238 cmReference

294 cmReference

Width

112 cmReference

125 cmReference

Height

213 cmReference

197 cmReference

Ground clearance

30 cmReference

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2WD Rear tire

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9.5-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

2WD Weight

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954 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1010 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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96 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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93 cmReference

Rear tread

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99/110 cmReference

Kubota B2401 attachments

B2401 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

40Reference

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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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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.