Compare/Kubota B2920 vs Kubota L225

Kubota B2920 vs Kubota L225

Verdict: Kubota B2920 vs Kubota L225

The Kubota B2920 and the Kubota L225 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 904 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B2920 is the newer design (2008 vs 1974). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

21 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference

Original price

$14,753 (2011)Reference

$4,500 (1976 L225DT)Reference

Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

manualReference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (L225DT)Reference

Engine

21.6 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 89 mmReference

76 x 82 mmReference

Power

21.6 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

paper element with precleanerReference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

15.1 LReference

22.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

4.4 LReference

6.8 LReference

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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Drawbar (tested)

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12.0 kWReference

Compression

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21:1Reference

Intake valve clearance

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0.203 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.203 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed

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15.6 kWReference

Max power

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12.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 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

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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

14.0 lpmReference

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

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

2500@2750Reference

1000@2363Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

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PTO (tested)

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15.6 kWReference

Pressure

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117.2 barReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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14.9 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

25.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

25 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

3.2 qtsReference

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Front axle

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0.9 LReference

Front diff.

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1.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

156 cmReference

153 cmReference

Weight

704 kgReference

904 kgReference

Front tire

7-12Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

11.2-16Reference

9.5-24Reference

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

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Width

124 cmReference

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Ground clearance

32 cmReference

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Front tread

81 cmReference

98 to 133 cmReference

Rear tread

94 cmReference

100 to 137 cmReference

Ag front

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4.00-15Reference

Ag rear

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9.5-24Reference

Operating weight

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904 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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1565 kgReference

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

Kubota K605 BackhoeReference

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

L225

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2WDReference

L225DT

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4WDReference

Kubota L225 attachments

Kubota K605 Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

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5.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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914 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.