Compare/Kubota B26 vs Kubota BX25D-1

Kubota B26 vs Kubota BX25D-1

Verdict: Kubota B26 vs Kubota BX25D-1

The Kubota B26 and the Kubota BX25D-1 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 BX25D-1 is the lighter machine (1,587 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 BX25D-1 is the newer design (2015 vs 2007). In short: choose the Kubota B26 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota BX25D-1 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

Clear

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

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Differential lock

rear standardReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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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

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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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Starter

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electricReference

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

23.5 lpmReference

Total flow

42.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

760 kgReference

308 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2768Reference

2500@3125Reference

Hydraulic system

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11.7 LReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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449 kgReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2500Reference

Capacities

Fuel

31.0 LReference

25.0 LReference

Front axle

4.4 LReference

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Capacity

1,123 cu. cm.Reference

11.7 LReference

Fuel tank

31 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

157 cmReference

139 cmReference

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

221 cmReference

Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Front tread

90 cmReference

92 cmReference

Rear tread

104 cmReference

81 cmReference

Shipping weight

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1122 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 BT602 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

BX2370-1

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tractorReference

BX25D-1

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loader-backhoeReference

Kubota BT602 Backhoe

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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140°Reference

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.