Compare/Kubota B2530 vs Kubota L1-265

Kubota B2530 vs Kubota L1-265

Verdict: Kubota B2530 vs Kubota L1-265

The Kubota B2530 and the Kubota L1-265 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 2,381 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B2530 is the newer design (2007 vs 1986). 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

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

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

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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

76 x 82 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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19.1 kWReference

Power

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19.1 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

16 forward and 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

578/805/1000/1030 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2500@2600Reference

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Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5)Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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18.9 kWReference

Rear lift

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850 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

168 cmReference

Weight

1598 to 2116 poundsReference

2381 to 2535 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-12Reference

5-00-15Reference

Rear tire

9.5-18Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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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

137 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

229 cmReference

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Height (cab)

209 cmReference

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Ground clearance

26 cmReference

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Front tread

83 cmReference

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Rear tread

85 to 109 cmReference

104 to 151 cmReference

ROPS hydro

749 kgReference

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Cab hydro

959 kgReference

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2WD Rear tire

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12.4-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5-00-15. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

Length

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309 cmReference

Height

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141 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1080 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1149 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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31 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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104 to 145 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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104 cmReference

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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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.