Compare/Kubota B2920 vs Kubota L1-215

Kubota B2920 vs Kubota L1-215

Verdict: Kubota B2920 vs Kubota L1-215

The Kubota B2920 and the Kubota L1-215 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Kubota B2920 is the lighter machine (704 kg vs 2,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-215 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 25 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B2920 is the newer design (2008 vs 1986). 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

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Best match

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Rated power

21 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears in four ranges with shuttle shift.Reference

Original price

$14,753 (2011)Reference

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Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

21.6 kWReference

15.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 89 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Power

21.6 kWReference

15.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

15.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

4.4 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,800 rpmReference

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Bore and stroke

3.1x3.5 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

16 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

hydrostatic - infinite (3-range)F and infinite (3-range)RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

15.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

15.1 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

shuttleReference

Capacity

15.1 LReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

17.8 lpmReference

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Total flow

31.4 lpmReference

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Steering flow

13.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

1Reference

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

615 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

479 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/960Reference

540/770/940/1250Reference

Engine RPM

2500@2750Reference

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Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

25.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

25 LReference

29.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

3.2 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

156 cmReference

150 cmReference

Weight

704 kgReference

2050 to 2161 poundsReference

Front tire

7-12Reference

4.00-15Reference

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: 6.00-12. Rear: 9.5-16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

22x8.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

31x15.50-15Reference

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Industrial front

23x8.50-12Reference

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Industrial rear

12-16.5Reference

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Length

241 cmReference

289 cmReference

Width

124 cmReference

125 cmReference

Ground clearance

32 cmReference

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Front tread

81 cmReference

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Rear tread

94 cmReference

99/110 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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9.5-22Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

Height

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138 cmReference

2WD Weight

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929 kgReference

4WD Weight

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980 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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96 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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93 cmReference

Kubota B2920 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

40 (optional)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BH65 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH65 BackhoeReference

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Digging depth

203 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

200 cmReference

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8-Foot flat digging depth

143 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

276 cmReference

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Loading height

163 cmReference

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Bucket force

1172 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

765 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

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Power

Max Power

29 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

21 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,500 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

2,500@2,750 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,773 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

8.3 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

1 or 2 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

3.6 gpm (4.7 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1Reference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

615.1 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

241.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

124.5 cmReference

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Overall weight

704.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

11.2-16Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

95 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

7-12.Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

81.5 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Variants

L1-215DT

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4WDReference

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.