Compare/Kubota B2601 vs Kubota L305

Kubota B2601 vs Kubota L305

Verdict: Kubota B2601 vs Kubota L305

The Kubota B2601 and the Kubota L305 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 2,650 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L305 holds more fuel (33.3 L vs 23.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B2601 is the newer design (2018 vs 1979). 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

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Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

26 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Final drives

spur gearReference

planetaryReference

Steering

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power assistReference

Engine

Fuel tank

23.1 LReference

33.3 LReference

Engine (gross)

19.0 kWReference

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Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Power (gross)

19.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dry elementReference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

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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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22.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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16.2 kWReference

Power

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22.4 kWReference

Compression

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21:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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19.5 kWReference

Max power

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16.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 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

19.4 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Total flow

31.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

820 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

640 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

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PTO (tested)

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19.5 kWReference

Pump flow

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24.2 lpmReference

Rear lift

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919 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1050@2350Reference

Front PTO

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optionalReference

Front PTO Type

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2800Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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18.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

155 cmReference

184 cmReference

Weight

740 kgReference

2650 to 3140 poundsReference

Front tire

7-12Reference

5.50-16Reference

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

Front: 7.00-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

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

321 cmReference

Width

124 cmReference

163 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

215 cmReference

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Ground clearance

32 cmReference

34 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

Height (exhaust)

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202 cmReference

Front tread

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122 cmReference

Rear tread

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128 to 169 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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1202 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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1295 kgReference

Operating

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1424 kgReference

Kubota B2601 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BH70 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH70 BackhoeReference

Kubota L4530 BackhoeReference

Transport height

185 cmReference

186 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

216 cmReference

215 cmReference

Reach from pivot

296 cmReference

279 cmReference

Loading height

156 cmReference

185 cmReference

Swing Arc

140°Reference

180°Reference

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

L305F

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2WDReference

L305DT

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4WDReference

Kubota L305 attachments

Kubota L4510 Backhoe

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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164°Reference

Bucket force

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746 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1310 kgReference

Kubota L4530 Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

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6.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1994 kgReference

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.