Compare/Kubota B2530 vs Kubota KL250 Hi-Speed

Kubota B2530 vs Kubota KL250 Hi-Speed

Verdict: Kubota B2530 vs Kubota KL250 Hi-Speed

The Kubota B2530 and the Kubota KL250 Hi-Speed 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 2,646 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B2530 holds more fuel (28.0 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B2530 is the newer design (2007 vs 2006). 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

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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

Twelve gears in three ranges (creeper, medium, and high-speed) with shuttle shift. Only gears 1-8 available in reverse. In high-speed range only gears six forward and four reverse gears available.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

26.9 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

82 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

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No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.07x3.09 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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18.4 kWReference

Power

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18.4 kWReference

Transmission

ROPS gear

724 kgReference

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Cab gear

934 kgReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

Transmission Type

Mechanical ShuttleReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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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

-944@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

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Weight

1598 to 2116 poundsReference

2646 to 3042 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-12Reference

7-14Reference

Rear tire

9.5-18Reference

11.2-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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

Lawn/turf front

24x8.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

315/75D-15Reference

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ROPS Length

273 cmReference

300 cmReference

Cab Length

283 cmReference

306 cmReference

Width

110 cmReference

132 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

229 cmReference

198 cmReference

Height (cab)

209 cmReference

199 cmReference

Ground clearance

26 cmReference

36 cmReference

Front tread

83 cmReference

100 cmReference

Rear tread

85 to 109 cmReference

104/116 cmReference

ROPS hydro

749 kgReference

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Cab hydro

959 kgReference

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ROPS Wheelbase

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159 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

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164 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1200 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1379 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

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

68.5 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

24.7 hpReference

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Rated Power

21.6 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

19.7 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,500 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,592 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

2,500@2,600 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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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

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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

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Height Over ROPS

229.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

283.5 cmReference

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Overall Width

110.5 cmReference

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Overall weight

749.8 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

9.5-18Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

33.5 to 43.1 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

6.00-12.Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

83.6 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Variants

KL250

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standardReference

KL250H

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high-speedReference

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.