Compare/Kubota B2650 vs Kubota L1-26

Kubota B2650 vs Kubota L1-26

Verdict: Kubota B2650 vs Kubota L1-26

The Kubota B2650 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 B2650 is the lighter machine (1,786 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 27.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B2650 is the newer design (2013 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

Original price

$24,195 ( Cab )Reference

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Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

B2650HSD

ROPSReference

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B2650HSDC

CabReference

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L1-26DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

27.6 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

19.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 89 mmReference

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Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power (gross)

19.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

15.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

4.3 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,500 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IVReference

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Bore and stroke

3.07x3.46 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

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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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

shuttleReference

Valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

18.9 lpmReference

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Total flow

32.9 lpmReference

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Steering flow

14.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

970 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

760 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

hydraulicReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/770/940/1250 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

166 cmReference

168 cmReference

Weight

1040 kgReference

2381 to 2535 poundsReference

Front tire

7-12Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

12.4-16Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-12. Rear: 12.4-16Reference

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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

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Industrial rear

12.4-16Reference

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Length

257 cmReference

309 cmReference

Width

136 cmReference

137 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

224 cmReference

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Height (cab)

214 cmReference

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Ground clearance

37 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 B2650 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

ROPS Charging system

dynamoReference

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Cab Charging system

alternatorReference

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ROPS Charging amps

14.5Reference

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Cab Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery CCA

430Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

430 CCAReference

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Attachment overview

Kubota BH77 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH77 BackhoeReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

233 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

316 cmReference

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Loading height

169 cmReference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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SCV control

joystickReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

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Capacities

Capacity

77 ciReference

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Crankcase oil volume

4.2 qtsReference

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Power

Max Power

25.6 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

20.3 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO

AvailableReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,500 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

8.7 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,347 psiReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

969.8 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

235.2 cmReference

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Height Over Cab

211.3 cmReference

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Overall Length

288.8 cmReference

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Overall Width

125 cmReference

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Overall weight

785.2 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

Standard : 9.5-18 | Lawn/turf rear:315/75D-15Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

100.6 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

Standard : 6.00-12. | Lawn/turf front:24x8.50-12Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

83.1 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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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.