Compare/Kubota B3000 vs Kubota L2550

Kubota B3000 vs Kubota L2550

Verdict: Kubota B3000 vs Kubota L2550

The Kubota B3000 and the Kubota L2550 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 30 hp. Kubota B3000 is the lighter machine (1,030 kg vs 2,250 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B3000 holds more fuel (31.0 L vs 29.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B3000 is the newer design (2010 vs 1985). 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

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Rated power

30 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 11.2-24 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

—

Differential lock

rear standardReference

mechanical rearReference

Steering

—

powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

31.0 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

22.4 kWReference

22.0 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

85 x 82 mmReference

Power (gross)

22.4 kWReference

22.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

paper elementReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

—

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

18.0 LReference

31.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

4.3 LReference

5.0 LReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 CylinderReference

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.07x3.09 inchesReference

3.35x3.23 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Drawbar (tested)

—

14.9 kWReference

Compression

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18:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

—

17.9 kWReference

Max power

—

14.9 kWReference

Compression ratio

—

18:1Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

Power ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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

—

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

—

Track Drive type

spur gearReference

—

Clutch

—

wet discReference

Transmission

—

Glide ShiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

17.5 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

power shiftReference

Rear valves

1Reference

—

Front valves

1Reference

—

Pump flow

34.4 lpmReference

25.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

970 kgReference

1099 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

760 kgReference

898 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

1080/2000Reference

PTO (tested)

—

17.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

—

31.0 LReference

Pressure

—

156.9 barReference

Valves

—

1 to 3Reference

Steering flow

—

10.6 lpmReference

Engine RPM

—

1000@2438Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

—

18.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

166 cmReference

164 cmReference

Weight

1030 kgReference

2250 to 2575 poundsReference

Length

263 cmReference

277 cmReference

Width

136 cmReference

130 cmReference

Height (cab)

214 cmReference

—

Ground clearance

37 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tire

—

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

—

11.2-24Reference

Ag front

—

7-16 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

—

11.2-24Reference

Height (exhaust)

—

199 cmReference

Front tread

—

112 cmReference

Rear tread

—

103 to 139 cmReference

2WD Shipping

—

1020 kgReference

4WD Shipping

—

1120 kgReference

GST 4WD Shipping

—

1159 kgReference

4WD Operating

—

1168 kgReference

Ballasted

—

1746 kgReference

Kubota B3000 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

—

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

—

35Reference

Battery AH

—

80Reference

Battery size

—

80 AHReference

Attachment overview

Kubota BH77 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH77 BackhoeReference

Kubota BL4690 BackhoeReference

Transport height

204 cmReference

195 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

234 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

316 cmReference

295 cmReference

Loading height

169 cmReference

191 cmReference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Cruise control

AvailableReference

—

SCV control

joystickReference

—

Rollover protective structure

—

Two-post ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

—

JapanReference

Capacities

Capacity

91.4 ciReference

31.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

4.3 qtsReference

6 qtsReference

Fuel

—

29.1 LReference

Power

Max Power

30 hpReference

—

PTO

PTO Power

23 hpReference

—

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

1,000 RPMReference

Mid PTO

AvailableReference

optionalReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,500 RPMReference

2,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

—

1,000@2,438 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

Differential wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

powerReference

manual | powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

970.2 kgReference

1,100 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

quarter-inching valve | position controlReference

position control | draft controlReference

Maximum operating pressure

—

2,275 psiReference

Remote Valves

—

1 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

—

2.8 gpm (6.7 gpm)Reference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

214.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

263.9 cmReference

277.1 cmReference

Overall Width

136.4 cmReference

130.6 cmReference

Overall weight

1,030.1 kgReference

—

Overall Height

—

199.4 cmReference

Operator station

Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

—

Variants

L2550F

—

2WDReference

L2550DT

—

4WDReference

Kubota L2550 attachments

L2550 Serial Numbers

1985

—

50006Reference

1986

—

52410Reference

1987

—

55111Reference

1988

—

80011 (GST)Reference

1989

—

81885 (GST)Reference

Location:

—

Clutch housing on left sideReference

Kubota BL4520B Backhoe

Bucket width

—

60 cmReference

Digging depth

—

229 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

—

180°Reference

Bucket force

—

1338 kgReference

Dipperstick force

—

789 kgReference

Kubota L4530B Backhoe

Kubota BL4590 Backhoe

Kubota BL4690 Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

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5.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

—

1486 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

—

11.2-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

—

0.6 to 55.1 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

—

5.00-15Reference

Front Wheel tread range

—

Optional: 44.1 inches\\nStandard: 37.8 toReference

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.