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KubotaL4060

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KubotaL2501

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The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L4060Kubota L2501

Engine HPhp

▲42 hp

24.8 hp

PTO HPhp

▲34 hp

20.5 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

▲1,715 lb

1,082 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,756 lb

1,389 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	KubotaL4060	KubotaL2501


PTO Power	34 hp	20.5 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry paper, dual element	Not Published
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle multi valve, diesel, Naturally Aspirated	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel
Fuel System	Electronic CRS (Common Rail System)	Direct injection
Displacement	148.5 in³	100.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	2200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	42 hp	24.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.

Pump Type	Tandem pump - gear type	Not Published
Steering Flow	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 4.9 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 4.7 gpm	3.13 gpm
Implement Flow	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 9.8 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 9.4 gpm	5.15 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 14.7 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 14.1 gpm	8.28 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 14.7 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 14.1 gpm	8.28 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional, up to 3 (double-acting valve or float detent valve options, any position)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 540 rpm @ 2550 engine rpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 540 rpm @ 2476 engine rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live independent (hydraulic clutch)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Transmission driven with overrunning clutch; HST (4WD): Live-continuous running
Lift Control Type	Position control	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,858 lb	1918 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	SAE Category 1	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,756 lb	1389 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X18LL-16.1	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	27X10.50LL-15	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	4.6 gal-24	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	14.9-24	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.3-16	DT (2WD): 5-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 7.2-16

Coolant Capacity	7.9 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	8.7 qt	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 gal	10.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.4 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	104.7 in	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	2549 lb (11341 N)	2373 lbf
Quick Attach Loader System	Mechanical 2-Lever Quick Coupler (standard); Hydraulic 2-Lever Quick Coupler (optional); Single Lever Hose Quick Coupler (optional)	Front Loader (LA526 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (OPT))
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1715 lb	1082 lb

Clutch	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): N/A	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD): Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	DT (4WD): 8Fx8R; GST (4WD): 12Fx8R; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 3-Range, 6 speeds (H-DS), infinitely variable in each	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 8 forward, 4 reverse; HST (4WD): 3-range
Transmission Type	DT (4WD): Gear; GST (4WD): Glide Shift; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): Hydrostatic	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Gear shift; HST (4WD): Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 16.0 mph; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 16.8 mph	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 10.7 mph; HST (4WD): 11.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 15.2 mph; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 15.1 mph	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 3.9 mph; HST (4WD): 10.3 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock, standard	Not Published

Brakes	Wet disc type, mechanically activated	Wet disc type
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Integral type power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1,433 lbs.	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	74.6 in	63.3 in
Overall Width	66.5 in	55.1 in
Ground Clearance	15.9 in	DT (2WD): 13.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 13.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 97.6 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable	91.7 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): Not Applicable; HSTC (4WD, CAB): 91.1 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 91.1 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.9 ft (2.7 m)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	129.5 in	DT (2WD): 110.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 106.3 in

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