Compare/Kubota GL27 vs Kubota L2501

Kubota GL27 vs Kubota L2501

Verdict: Kubota GL27 vs Kubota L2501

The Kubota GL27 and the Kubota L2501 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Kubota GL27 is the lighter machine (1,149 kg vs 2,425 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L2501 holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L2501 is the newer design (2014 vs 1990). 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

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Rated power

25 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Eight power shift gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in two forward ranges (low/high) plus reverse.Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WDReference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

37.9 LReference

Engine

19.8 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

86 x 91 mmReference

Power

19.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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18.5 kWReference

Engine (net)

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17.8 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Power (net)

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17.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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18.5 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

Transmission

Type

power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

2WD Gear

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1099 kgReference

4WD Gear

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1179 kgReference

Transmission Type

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GearReference

forward and reverse options

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8x4 / 3 rangeReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

18.8 kWReference

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Pump flow

21.2 lpmReference

19.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

945 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

544/770/944/1250 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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15.3 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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14.2 kWReference

Pressure

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152.0 barReference

Steering flow

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11.8 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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870 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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630 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

164 cmReference

160 cmReference

Weight

1149 kgReference

2425 to 2623 poundsReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

5-15Reference

Rear tire

11.2-26Reference

11.2-24 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference

Front: 7.2-16. Rear: 11.2-24 (4WD)Reference

Length

305 cmReference

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Width

141 cmReference

139 cmReference

Height

147 cmReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

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Front tread

113 cmReference

109 cmReference

Rear tread

113 to 141 cmReference

111/119/129 cmReference

Industrial front

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27x8.50-15 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

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15-19.5 (4WD)Reference

2WD Length

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280 cmReference

4WD Length

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270 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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232 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD Hydro

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1189 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Battery CCA

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490Reference

Kubota L2501 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH77 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH77 BackhoeReference

Capacities

Capacity

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100.47 cu. in.Reference

Power

Max Power

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24.8 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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20.5 hpReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540Reference

General

Cruise control

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trueReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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31.3 l/minReference

Steering & Implements flow

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3.13 gpm (5.15 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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630 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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232.9 cmReference

Overall Width

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140 cmReference

Ground Clearance

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34.5 cmReference

Turning radius

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7.9 feet (with Brakes)Reference

Overall weight

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1,189.8 kgReference

Operator station

Seat Suspension

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AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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Power SteeringReference

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.