Compare/Kubota B26 vs Kubota L35

Kubota B26 vs Kubota L35

Verdict: Kubota B26 vs Kubota L35

The Kubota B26 and the Kubota L35 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L35 leads on rated power with 35 hp against 26 hp. Kubota B26 is the lighter machine (1,814 kg vs 2,721 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L35 holds more fuel (34.8 L vs 31 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B26 is the newer design (2007 vs 1999). In short: choose the Kubota L35 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota B26 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

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Best match

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Kubota

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Best match

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Rated power

26 hp

35 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

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Final drives

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bull gearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

19.4 kWReference

26.2 kWReference

Engine (net)

17.4 kWReference

24.2 kWReference

Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.6 LReference

Power (net)

17.4 kWReference

24.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

19.4 kWReference

26.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

4.4 LReference

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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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87 x 92 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and reverseReference

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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Transmission

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Glide ShiftReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

14.5 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

power shiftReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

26.5 lpmReference

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Total flow

42.4 lpmReference

65.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

760 kgReference

1050 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

540@2768Reference

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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

34.8 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

157 cmReference

169 cmReference

Weight

1814 kgReference

685 kgReference

Front tire

23x8.50-14Reference

27x10.5-15Reference

Rear tire

12.4-16Reference

15-19.5Reference

Lawn/turf front

24x8.50-14Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

13.6-16Reference

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Industrial front

23x8.50-14Reference

27x10.5-15Reference

Industrial rear

12.4-16Reference

15-19.5Reference

Length

378 cmReference

566 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

167 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

227 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Front tread

90 cmReference

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Rear tread

104 cmReference

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Height (backhoe)

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216 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

253 cmReference

282 cmReference

Dump angle

114 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

36Reference

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Attachment overview

Kubota Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BackhoeReference

Kubota BT900 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

253 cmReference

282 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

249 cmReference

280 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

195 cmReference

234 cmReference

Reach from pivot

340 cmReference

372 cmReference

Loading height

196 cmReference

238 cmReference

Bucket force

1910 kgReference

2254 kgReference

Dipperstick force

962 kgReference

1624 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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Kubota BT900 Backhoe

Transport height

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216 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°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.