Compare/Kubota B3030 vs Kubota L2550

Kubota B3030 vs Kubota L2550

Verdict: Kubota B3030 vs Kubota L2550

The Kubota B3030 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 B3030 is the lighter machine (1,852 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 B3030 holds more fuel (30.7 L vs 29.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B3030 is the newer design (2006 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.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

30 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

—

Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 11.2-24 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$22,516 (2011 Cab)Reference

—

Final drives

spur gearReference

—

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

—

powerReference

Variants

B3030HSD

ROPSReference

—

B3030HSDC

cabReference

—

L2550F

—

2WDReference

L2550DT

—

4WDReference

Engine

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

Emissions

Interim Tier IVReference

—

Power (gross)

22.4 kWReference

22.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementReference

paper elementReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

—

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

15.1 LReference

31.0 LReference

ROPS Coolant capacity

4.4 LReference

—

Cab Coolant capacity

5.2 LReference

—

Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 CylinderReference

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

Interim Tier IVReference

—

Bore and stroke

3.071x3.087 inchesReference

3.35x3.23 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Drawbar (tested)

—

14.9 kWReference

Compression

—

18:1Reference

Coolant capacity

—

5.0 LReference

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

—

Clutch

—

wet discReference

Transmission

—

Glide ShiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

17.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

15.1 LReference

31.0 LReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

power shiftReference

Capacity

15.1 LReference

31.0 LReference

Rear valves

1Reference

—

Front valves

1Reference

—

Pump flow

19.7 lpmReference

25.4 lpmReference

Total flow

34.4 lpmReference

—

Steering flow

14.8 lpmReference

10.6 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

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2500@2600Reference

1000@2438Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

1080/2000Reference

PTO (tested)

—

17.9 kWReference

Pressure

—

156.9 barReference

Valves

—

1 to 3Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

—

18.1 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

30.7 LReference

29.1 LReference

Fuel tank

30.7 LReference

29.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

4.3 qtsReference

6 qtsReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

166 cmReference

164 cmReference

Weight

1852 to 2271 poundsReference

2250 to 2575 poundsReference

Front tire

7-12Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

12.4-16Reference

11.2-24Reference

Ag front

7-12Reference

7-16 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

12.4-16Reference

11.2-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

24x8.50-14Reference

—

Lawn/turf rear

13.6-16Reference

—

Industrial front

23x8.50-14Reference

—

Industrial rear

12.4-16Reference

—

ROPS Length

251 cmReference

—

Cab Length

263 cmReference

—

Width

136 cmReference

130 cmReference

ROPS Weight

840 kgReference

—

Cab Weight

1030 kgReference

—

Ground clearance

37 cmReference

34 cmReference

Length

—

277 cmReference

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 B3030 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

—

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

14.5Reference

35Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

36Reference

80Reference

Battery size

—

80 AHReference

Attachment overview

Kubota BH76 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH76 BackhoeReference

Kubota BL4690 BackhoeReference

Transport height

204 cmReference

195 cmReference

Digging depth

234 cmReference

229 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

231 cmReference

—

8-Foot flat digging depth

176 cmReference

—

Reach from pivot

306 cmReference

295 cmReference

Loading height

163 cmReference

191 cmReference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Cruise control

AvailableReference

—

Rollover protective structure

Two-post fixed ROPS. Foldable ROPS optional.Reference

Two-post ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

—

JapanReference

Power

Max Power

30 hpReference

—

PTO

PTO Power

23 hpReference

—

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

1,000 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,500 RPMReference

2,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,592 RPMReference

1,000@2,438 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

2,500@2,600 RPMReference

—

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet disc brakesReference

Differential wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

powerReference

manual | powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

9.1 gpmReference

—

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Steering & Implements flow

3.9 gpm (5.2 gpm)Reference

2.8 gpm (6.7 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

970.2 kgReference

1,100 kgReference

Maximum operating pressure

—

2,275 psiReference

Remote Valves

—

1 to 3 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

—

position control | draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

263.9 cmReference

277.1 cmReference

Overall Width

136.4 cmReference

130.6 cmReference

Overall weight

840.1 kgReference

—

Overall Height

—

199.4 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

12.4-16Reference

11.2-24Reference

Front Wheel Type

45,485Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear wheel tread range

—

0.6 to 55.1 inchesReference

Front Wheel tread range

—

Optional: 44.1 inches\\nStandard: 37.8 toReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

—

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

Bucket Rotation

—

180°Reference

Swing Arc

—

180°Reference

Bucket force

—

1338 kgReference

Dipperstick force

—

789 kgReference

Kubota L4530B Backhoe

Kubota BL4590 Backhoe

Kubota BL4690 Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

—

5.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

—

1486 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.