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Kubota GL301E vs Kubota L2650

Verdict: Kubota GL301E vs Kubota L2650

The Kubota GL301E and the Kubota L2650 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 29 hp. Kubota GL301E is the lighter machine (1,179 kg vs 2,380 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota GL301E is the newer design (1996 vs 1991). 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

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

29 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with additional creeper range and shuttle shift.Reference

Kubota Glide Shift (GST) allows for on-the-go shifting without using the clutch. Transmission should be shifted one gear at a time using the left-hand gear lever. Forward-reverse shuttle shifting may be done without the clutch.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rear lockReference

Steering

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powerReference

Variants

GL301

utilityReference

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GL301E

narrowReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

35.0 LReference

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Engine

22.8 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

84 x 81 mmReference

Power

22.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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21.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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21.6 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Torque

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89.2 NmReference

Coolant capacity

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4.6 LReference

Oil capacity

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27.0 LReference

Oil change

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200 hReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission

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Kubota Glide ShiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

21.7 kWReference

17.5 kWReference

Pump flow

22.3 lpmReference

31.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

904 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

565/800/980/1298 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulic system

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28.4 LReference

Capacity

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28.4 LReference

Pressure

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171.7 barReference

Control

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position control with optional draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1199 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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900 kgReference

Rear PTO

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live (optional)Reference

Mid PTO

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optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

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1080/2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

164 cmReference

Weight

1179 kgReference

2380 to 2655 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

11.2-24 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24 (4WD)Reference

Length

305 cmReference

277 cmReference

Width

132 cmReference

130 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

195 cmReference

211 cmReference

Ground clearance

34 cmReference

Front tread

107 cmReference

112 cmReference

Rear tread

104 to 134 cmReference

103/112/121/130/139 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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147 cmReference

2WD

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1079 kgReference

4WD

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1179 kgReference

GST

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1204 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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498 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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490Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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29.1 LReference

Kubota L2650 attachments

L2650 Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4520B Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BL4590 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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200 cmReference

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

Digging depth

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229 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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295 cmReference

Loading height

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200 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1338 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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789 kgReference

Kubota L4530B Backhoe

Kubota BL4590 Backhoe

Speeds

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.