Compare/Kubota B2601 vs Kubota L1-26

Kubota B2601 vs Kubota L1-26

Verdict: Kubota B2601 vs Kubota L1-26

The Kubota B2601 and the Kubota L1-26 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 2,381 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-26 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 23.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B2601 is the newer design (2018 vs 1983). 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

Forward speeds are 20% faster than reverse.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

23.1 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

19.0 kWReference

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Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

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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

16 forward and 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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Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

14.5 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

shuttleReference

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

540/770/940/1250 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

155 cmReference

168 cmReference

Weight

740 kgReference

2381 to 2535 poundsReference

Front tire

7-12Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

11.2-16Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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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

309 cmReference

Width

124 cmReference

137 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

215 cmReference

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Ground clearance

32 cmReference

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2WD Rear tire

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12.4-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

Height

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197 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1080 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1149 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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31 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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104 to 145 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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104 cmReference

Rear tread

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104 to 151 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

L1-26DT

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4WDReference

Speeds

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.