Compare/Kubota B2530 vs Kubota FT25

Kubota B2530 vs Kubota FT25

Verdict: Kubota B2530 vs Kubota FT25

The Kubota B2530 and the Kubota FT25 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Kubota B2530 is the lighter machine (1,598 kg vs 2,017 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota FT25 holds more fuel (29.9 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT25 is the newer design (2012 vs 2007). 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

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Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

25 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Fwd-Low:Fwd-Med:Fwd-High:Rev-Low:Rev-Med:Rev-High;:2.6:4.8:1.5:2.1:3.9:10Reference

Sixteen gears (10 in reverse) with three ranges. Gears may be shifted sequentially while moving, without using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

29.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

18.4 kWReference

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Engine (net)

16.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

83 x 92 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

16.1 kWReference

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Power (gross)

18.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.07x3.09 inchesReference

3.27x3.64 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

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18.4 kWReference

Power

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18.4 kWReference

Transmission

ROPS gear

724 kgReference

914 kgReference

Cab gear

934 kgReference

1040 kgReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

power shiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

Transmission Type

Mechanical ShuttleReference

PowershiftReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Transmission

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GlideshiftReference

forward and reverse options

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12F and 12R |Glideshift : Powershift- 48F and 30RReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

14.7 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

14.0 kWReference

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Pressure

152.0 barReference

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Pump flow

20.4 lpmReference

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Total flow

36.0 lpmReference

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Steering flow

15.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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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

Engine RPM

2500@2600Reference

-640@2600Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

Weight

1598 to 2116 poundsReference

2017 to 2337 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-12Reference

6-14Reference

Rear tire

9.5-18Reference

9.5-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 9.5-18Reference

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

Lawn/turf front

24x8.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

315/75D-15Reference

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ROPS Length

273 cmReference

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Cab Length

283 cmReference

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Width

110 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

229 cmReference

193 cmReference

Height (cab)

209 cmReference

196 cmReference

Ground clearance

26 cmReference

33 cmReference

Front tread

83 cmReference

97 cmReference

Rear tread

85 to 109 cmReference

94/106 cmReference

ROPS hydro

749 kgReference

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Cab hydro

959 kgReference

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Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

Length

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290 cmReference

ROPS Width

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118 cmReference

Cab Width

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131 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

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934 kgReference

Cab Glideshift

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1060 kgReference

B2530 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above and forward of the front axle.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Cruise control

AvailableReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

Capacities

Capacity

68.5 ciReference

91.5 ciReference

Power

Max Power

24.7 hpReference

Rated Power

21.6 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

19.7 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,500 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,592 RPMReference

525@2,600Reference

Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

2,500@2,600 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

Steering type

powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

9.5 gpmReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,205 psiReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.1 gpm (5.4 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

969.8 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

209 cmReference

193.5 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

229.1 cmReference

196.1 cmReference

Overall Length

283.5 cmReference

290.1 cmReference

Overall Width

110.5 cmReference

131.1 cmReference

Overall weight

749.8 kgReference

934.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

9.5-18Reference

9.5-24 agReference

Rear wheel tread range

33.5 to 43.1 inchesReference

37.4/42.1 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

6.00-12.Reference

6-14. agReference

Front Wheel tread range

83.6 cmReference

97 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Variants

FT25

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wheeledReference

FT25-PC

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half-trackReference

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.