Compare/Kubota KT255 vs Kubota L2502

Kubota KT255 vs Kubota L2502

Verdict: Kubota KT255 vs Kubota L2502

The Kubota KT255 and the Kubota L2502 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Kubota KT255 is the lighter machine (2,061 kg vs 2,601 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L2502 holds more fuel (42.0 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L2502 is the newer design (2022 vs 2009). 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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Rated power

25 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Sixteen gears (10 in reverse) with three ranges. Gears may be shifted sequentially while moving, without using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

42.0 LReference

Engine

18.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

18.4 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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17.9 kWReference

Power (net)

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17.9 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

No of Cylinders

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3Reference

Rated engine speed

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2,200 rpmReference

Bore and stroke

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87 x 92.4 mmReference

Transmission

ROPS gear

934 kgReference

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Cab gear

1045 kgReference

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Gears

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Gear Battery CCA

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580Reference

2WD Gear

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1179 kgReference

4WD Gear

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1275 kgReference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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8x8 / 3 rangeReference

forward speed range

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1.4 - 17.3 km/hReference

reverse speed range

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1.4 - 17.2 km/hReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-640@2600Reference

540@2020 (hydro)Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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15.3 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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14.2 kWReference

Pump flow

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19.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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11.7 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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850 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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630 kgReference

Gear Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Hydro Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

1,620 mmReference

Weight

2061 to 2348 poundsReference

2601 to 2833 poundsReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

9.5-24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

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Optional tires (ag)

Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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ROPS Length

286 cmReference

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Cab Length

284 cmReference

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ROPS Width

118 cmReference

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Cab Width

131 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

196 cmReference

232 cmReference

Height (cab)

193 cmReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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Front tread

97 cmReference

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Rear tread

94/106 cmReference

111/119/129 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

954 kgReference

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Cab Glideshift

1065 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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162 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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161 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.2-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

2WD Lawn/turf front

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23x8.50-12Reference

4WD Lawn/turf front

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25x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

4WD Industrial front

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29x9.50-15Reference

4WD Industrial rear

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43x16-20Reference

2WD Length

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280 cmReference

4WD Length

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275 cmReference

Width

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139 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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104 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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109 cmReference

4WD Hydro

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1285 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

Hydro Battery CCA

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600Reference

Battery size

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12V, RC: 120 min, CCA: 600 AReference

Alternator size

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12V, 40AReference

Kubota L2502 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH77 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH77 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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203 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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228 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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315 cmReference

Loading height

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166 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Capacities

Capacity

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1,647 ccReference

Power

Max Power

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24.8 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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20.5 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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yesReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 rpmReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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2,020 rpmReference

General

Cruise control

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trueReference

Rear tread spacing

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1,290 mmReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Mechanical, wet disc typeReference

Steering type

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Integral type power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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31.3 l/minReference

Hydraulics Type

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Position controlReference

Maximum operating pressure

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220 kgf/cm2Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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11.8 lpm (19.5 lpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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SAE Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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850 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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2,330 mmReference

Overall Length

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2,810 mmReference

Overall Width

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1,400 mmReference

Ground Clearance

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345 mmReference

Turning radius

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7.9 feet (with Brakes)Reference

Overall weight

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1,285 kgReference

Operator station

Seat Suspension

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AvailableReference

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.