Compare/Kubota B2530 vs Kubota L2501

Kubota B2530 vs Kubota L2501

Verdict: Kubota B2530 vs Kubota L2501

The Kubota B2530 and the Kubota L2501 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 2,425 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L2501 holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L2501 is the newer design (2014 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

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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

Four gears (1-4) in two forward ranges (low/high) plus reverse.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WDReference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

37.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

18.4 kWReference

18.5 kWReference

Engine (net)

16.1 kWReference

17.8 kWReference

Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

86 x 91 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

16.1 kWReference

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Power (gross)

18.4 kWReference

18.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

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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Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Power (net)

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17.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

ROPS gear

724 kgReference

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Cab gear

934 kgReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Transmission Type

Mechanical ShuttleReference

GearReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

2WD Gear

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1099 kgReference

4WD Gear

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1179 kgReference

forward and reverse options

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8x4 / 3 rangeReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

14.7 kWReference

15.3 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

14.0 kWReference

14.2 kWReference

Pressure

152.0 barReference

Pump flow

20.4 lpmReference

19.5 lpmReference

Total flow

36.0 lpmReference

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Steering flow

15.5 lpmReference

11.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

969 kgReference

870 kgReference

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

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Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5)Reference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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630 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

160 cmReference

Weight

1598 to 2116 poundsReference

2425 to 2623 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-12Reference

5-15Reference

Rear tire

9.5-18Reference

11.2-24 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 7.2-16. Rear: 11.2-24 (4WD)Reference

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

139 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

229 cmReference

232 cmReference

Height (cab)

209 cmReference

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Ground clearance

26 cmReference

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Front tread

83 cmReference

109 cmReference

Rear tread

85 to 109 cmReference

111/119/129 cmReference

ROPS hydro

749 kgReference

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Cab hydro

959 kgReference

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Industrial front

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27x8.50-15 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

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15-19.5 (4WD)Reference

2WD Length

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280 cmReference

4WD Length

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270 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD Hydro

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1189 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

Charging amps

40Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Battery CCA

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490Reference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

trueReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

68.5 ciReference

100.47 cu. in.Reference

Power

Max Power

24.7 hpReference

24.8 hpReference

Rated Power

21.6 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

19.7 hpReference

20.5 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

540Reference

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

Power SteeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

9.5 gpmReference

31.3 l/minReference

Maximum operating pressure

2,205 psiReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.1 gpm (5.4 gpm)Reference

3.13 gpm (5.15 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

969.8 kgReference

630 kgReference

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

140 cmReference

Overall weight

749.8 kgReference

1,189.8 kgReference

Overall Height

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232.9 cmReference

Ground Clearance

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34.5 cmReference

Turning radius

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7.9 feet (with Brakes)Reference

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

AvailableReference

Kubota L2501 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH77 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH77 BackhoeReference

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.