Compare/Kubota B2601 vs Kubota KL265 Hi-Speed

Kubota B2601 vs Kubota KL265 Hi-Speed

Verdict: Kubota B2601 vs Kubota KL265 Hi-Speed

The Kubota B2601 and the Kubota KL265 Hi-Speed are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. Kubota B2601 is the lighter machine (740 kg vs 2,646 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL265 Hi-Speed holds more fuel (26.9 L vs 23.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B2601 is the newer design (2018 vs 2008). 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

26 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Twelve gears in three ranges (creeper, medium, and high-speed) with shuttle shift. Only gears 1-8 available in reverse. In high-speed range only gears six forward and four reverse gears available.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

23.1 LReference

26.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

19.0 kWReference

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Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power (gross)

19.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

11.4 LReference

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Coolant capacity

3.8 LReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,800Reference

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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

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

forward and reverse options

infinite (3-range) forward and reverseReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

spur gearReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

14.5 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

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Total flow

31.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

820 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

640 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

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Engine RPM

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-944@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

155 cmReference

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Weight

740 kgReference

2646 to 3109 poundsReference

Front tire

7-12Reference

7-14Reference

Rear tire

11.2-16Reference

11.2-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-12. Rear: 11.2-16Reference

Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

Optional tires (ag)

Front: 6-12. Rear: 9.5-16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

23x8.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

33x12.5-15Reference

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Industrial front

23x8.50-12Reference

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Industrial rear

12-16.5Reference

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Length

240 cmReference

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Width

124 cmReference

132 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

215 cmReference

198 cmReference

Ground clearance

32 cmReference

36 cmReference

ROPS Wheelbase

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159 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

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164 cmReference

ROPS Length

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300 cmReference

Cab Length

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306 cmReference

Height (cab)

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204 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1200 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1410 kgReference

Front tread

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100 cmReference

Rear tread

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104/116 cmReference

Kubota B2601 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BH70 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH70 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

185 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

216 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

296 cmReference

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Loading height

156 cmReference

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Swing Arc

140°Reference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Country of manufacturer

Compact Utility tractorReference

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Capacities

Capacity

68.5 ciReference

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Crankcase oil volume

3.3 qtsReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

820.1 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

215.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

240 cmReference

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Overall Width

124.5 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

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Variants

KL265

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standardReference

KL265H

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high-speedReference

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.