Compare/Kubota B26 vs Kubota BX25

Kubota B26 vs Kubota BX25

Verdict: Kubota B26 vs Kubota BX25

The Kubota B26 and the Kubota BX25 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota B26 leads on rated power with 26 hp against 23 hp. Kubota BX25 is the lighter machine (1,224 kg vs 1,814 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B26 holds more fuel (31 L vs 25.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota BX25 is the newer design (2009 vs 2007). In short: choose the Kubota B26 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota BX25 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

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Rated power

26 hp

23 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$33,673 (2011)Reference

$19,089 (2013 )Reference

Differential lock

rear standardReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

19.4 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

Engine (net)

17.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.1 LReference

0.9 LReference

Power (net)

17.4 kWReference

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Power (gross)

19.4 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dual paper elementsReference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

3200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.0 LReference

11.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

4.4 LReference

2.6 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3Reference

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Rated engine speed

2,800 rpmReference

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Bore/Stroke

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71 x 74 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

3 rangeReference

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forward speed range

17.8 kmphReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

14.5 kWReference

13.2 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

26.5 lpmReference

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Total flow

42.4 lpmReference

23.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

I (optional)Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

760 kgReference

299 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2768Reference

2500@3125Reference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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449 kgReference

Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2500Reference

Capacities

Fuel

31.0 LReference

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Front axle

4.4 LReference

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Capacity

1,123 cu. cm.Reference

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Fuel tank

31 LReference

25.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

157 cmReference

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Weight

1814 kgReference

279 kgReference

Front tire

23x8.50-14Reference

18x8.5-10Reference

Rear tire

12.4-16Reference

26x12-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

24x8.50-14Reference

18x8.5-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

13.6-16Reference

26x12-12Reference

Industrial front

23x8.50-14Reference

18x8.5-10Reference

Industrial rear

12.4-16Reference

26x12-12Reference

Length

378 cmReference

242 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

113 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

227 cmReference

216 cmReference

Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Front tread

90 cmReference

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Rear tread

104 cmReference

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Shipping weight

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1224 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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22 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

253 cmReference

185 cmReference

Dump angle

114 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

36Reference

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Battery CCA

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535Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BackhoeReference

Kubota BT601 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

253 cmReference

185 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

249 cmReference

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8-Foot flat digging depth

195 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

340 cmReference

261 cmReference

Loading height

196 cmReference

152 cmReference

Bucket force

1910 kgReference

878 kgReference

Dipperstick force

962 kgReference

531 kgReference

Power

Max Power

24.3 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

19.5 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

YesReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 rpmReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

42 l/minReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1Reference

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Dimensions & weight

Turning radius

2.5 mReference

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Overall weight

1,814.8 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

1,050 mmReference

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Front Wheel tread range

905 mmReference

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Steering & brakes

Steering type

Hydrostatic Power SteeringReference

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Variants

BX2360

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tractorReference

BX25

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loader-backhoeReference

Kubota BT601 Backhoe

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.