Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on engine hp at 24.8 hp hp, compared to 21.5 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 15.4 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on loader lift at 1,082 lb lb, compared to 992 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,389 lb lb, compared to 679 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.

Bad Boy Tractors 1022 vs Kubota L2501

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 8 measurable specs, the Kubota L2501 leads 8 categories to 0. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 1022 and Kubota L2501.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 1022	Kubota L2501
Engine HP (hp)	21.5 hp	▲ 24.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	15.4 hp	▲ 20.5 hp
Weight (lb)	1,433 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	992 lb	▲ 1,082 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	679 lb	▲ 1,389 lb
Lift Height (in)	72.7 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,531 lbf	▲ 2,373 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7 gpm	▲ 8.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	7.8 mph	▲ 10.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 1022Kubota L2501

Engine HPhp

21.5 hp

▲24.8 hp

PTO HPhp

15.4 hp

▲20.5 hp

Weightlb

1,433 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

992 lb

▲1,082 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

679 lb

▲1,389 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors1022	KubotaL2501


PTO Power	15.4 hp	20.5 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Single Dry	Not Published
Engine Type	Natural Aspiration	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel
Fuel System	Diesel	Direct injection
Displacement	60.6 (993)	100.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3,200	2200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp	24.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,433 (650)	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	1,433 lb	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-year powertrain warranty	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	Single Gear Pump with Flow Divider	Not Published
Steering Flow	2.11 gpm	3.13 gpm
Implement Flow	4.17 (15.8)	5.15 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.97 (26.4)	8.28 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.97 gpm (max total flow)	8.28 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 1	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Transmission driven with overrunning clutch; HST (4WD): Live-continuous running
Lift Control Type	Position	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,100 lb	1918 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2,500 rpm)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I (N)	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	679 lb	1389 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	TURF R 16X12.00-12	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	TURF F 16X7.50-8	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	R1 (BAR) / R3 (TURF) / R4 (IND)	R1 Agricultural; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	26X12-12	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Front	18X8.50-10	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	BAR R 24X12.00-12	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	BAR F 16X7.50-9	DT (2WD): 5-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 7.2-16

Coolant Capacity	0.9 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	0.48 gal	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	10.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2.6 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.6 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	72.7 in (under level bucket); 78.5 in (pivot pin)	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,531 lb (at pivot pin, ground level)	2373 lbf
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Front Loader (LA526 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (OPT))
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	992 lb (at pivot pin)	1082 lb

Clutch	Dry single plate	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD): Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	2 Range	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 8 forward, 4 reverse; HST (4WD): 3-range
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Gear shift; HST (4WD): Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	7.8 mph	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 10.7 mph; HST (4WD): 11.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 3.9 mph; HST (4WD): 10.3 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Not Published

Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc type
Steering	Hydrostatic	Integral type power steering
Frame Type	Sub-compact tractor, 4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Center pin front axle	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Standard adjustable seat	Not Published

Wheelbase	53.1 (1,350)	63.3 in
Overall Width	44.5 (1,130)	55.1 in
Overall Length	94.2 (2,394)	—
Ground Clearance	8.3 in.	DT (2WD): 13.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 13.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	86.6 (2,200)	91.7 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	86.6 (2,200)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	94.2 in	DT (2WD): 110.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 106.3 in