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Kubota L1-265 vs Kubota L2501

Verdict: Kubota L1-265 vs Kubota L2501

The Kubota L1-265 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 L1-265 is the lighter machine (2,381 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 is the newer design (2014 vs 1986). 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

25 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

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

19.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 82 mmReference

86 x 91 mmReference

Power

19.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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37.9 LReference

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

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)

18.9 kWReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

850 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

578/805/1000/1030 (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

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Pressure

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152.0 barReference

Pump flow

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19.5 lpmReference

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

168 cmReference

160 cmReference

Weight

2381 to 2535 poundsReference

2425 to 2623 poundsReference

Front tire

5-00-15Reference

5-15Reference

2WD Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5-00-15. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

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Length

309 cmReference

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Width

137 cmReference

139 cmReference

Height

141 cmReference

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2WD Weight

1080 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1149 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

35 cmReference

34 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

31 cmReference

34 cmReference

2WD Front tread

104 to 145 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

104 cmReference

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Rear tread

104 to 151 cmReference

111/119/129 cmReference

Rear tire

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11.2-24 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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

Front tread

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109 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.