Compare/Kubota B2401 vs Kubota L245

Kubota B2401 vs Kubota L245

Verdict: Kubota B2401 vs Kubota L245

The Kubota B2401 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 B2401 is the lighter machine (689 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 B2401 holds more fuel (23.1 L vs 22.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B2401 is the newer design (2020 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

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Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

22 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 9.5-16 rear tires.Reference

Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

B2401DTN

narrowReference

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L245

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2WDReference

L245DT

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4WDReference

L245H

—

high clearanceReference

Engine

Fuel tank

23.1 LReference

22.7 LReference

Engine (gross)

16.3 kWReference

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Displacement

1.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

76 x 82 mmReference

Power (gross)

16.3 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

paper elementReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

12.5 LReference

33.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

3.8 LReference

6.6 LReference

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

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21:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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16.7 kWReference

Max power

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13.5 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,800 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.00x3.23 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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21:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

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GearReference

forward and reverse options

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gear : 8 F and 2 RReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

14.3 kWReference

16.4 kWReference

Type

gearReference

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

14.0 lpmReference

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

698 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

585 kgReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

dry plateReference

Rear PTO Type

540/980 (1.375)Reference

540/700/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2560Reference

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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

Capacity

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32.9 LReference

Pressure

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137.9 barReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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15.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

155 cmReference

Weight

689 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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B2401DTN Optional tires (ag)

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

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Length

238 cmReference

257 cmReference

Width

112 cmReference

131 cmReference

Height

213 cmReference

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Ground clearance

30 cmReference

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Ag front

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5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-28 (L245HC)Reference

Height (exhaust)

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214 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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30 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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95 to 131 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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100 cmReference

Rear tread

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104 to 140 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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827 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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907 kgReference

2WD Operating

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996 kgReference

4WD Operating

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1080 kgReference

Ballasted

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1720 kgReference

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

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

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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22.7 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

—

5.2 qtsReference

Kubota L245 attachments

Kubota BL4520 Backhoe

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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170°Reference

Bucket force

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657 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1308 kgReference

Test results

Fuel use

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6.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1097 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPS optionalReference

Country of manufacturer

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JapanReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Differential mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

—

Manual steeringReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,000 psiReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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698.5 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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214.9 cmReference

Overall Length

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257.8 cmReference

Overall Width

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131.1 cmReference

Ground Clearance

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30.5 cmReference

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.