Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on engine hp at 24.8 hp hp, compared to 23.9 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 1025.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 18.8 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 1025.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 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 1025.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,389 lb lb, compared to 1,101 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1025.

Bad Boy Tractors 1025 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 1025 and Kubota L2501.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 1025	Kubota L2501
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	▲ 24.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	18.8 hp	▲ 20.5 hp
Weight (lb)	1,656 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	992 lb	▲ 1,082 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,101 lb	▲ 1,389 lb
Lift Height (in)	75.5 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,531 lbf	▲ 2,373 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7 gpm	▲ 8.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	10.5 mph	▲ 10.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 1025Kubota L2501

Engine HPhp

23.9 hp

▲24.8 hp

PTO HPhp

18.8 hp

▲20.5 hp

Weightlb

1,656 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

992 lb

▲1,082 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,101 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 Tractors1025	KubotaL2501


PTO Power	18.8 hp	20.5 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Not Published
Engine Type	Water cooled 4 cycle, 3 cylinder diesel	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel
Fuel System	Indirect Injection	Direct injection
Displacement	77.3 in³	100.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3000 rpm	2200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water cooled, Forced circulation	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp	24.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,656 lb	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	1,610 lb	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	Engine & Powertrain: 84 months (7 years) or 2,000 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	Gear pump	Not Published
Steering Flow	2.8 gpm	3.13 gpm
Implement Flow	4.2 gpm	5.15 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.0 gpm	8.28 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Power Assisted Hydro-Static	Not Published
System Operating Pressure	341.7 lbf/cm2	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Applicable	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.95 gpm	8.28 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Applicable	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2,893 engine rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Transmission driven with overrunning clutch; HST (4WD): Live-continuous running
Lift Control Type	Position control	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,323 lb	1918 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Yes (2,000 rpm @ 2,875 engine rpm)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I (N)	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,101 lb @ 24 in behind lift point	1389 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	29X12.5-15	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	20X8-10	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	R1 (Ag) / R3 (Turf) / R4 (Industrial)	R1 Agricultural; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	27X12-16.5	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Front	23X8.5-12	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	6-12	DT (2WD): 5-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 7.2-16

Coolant Capacity	3.8 ℓ (1 US gal)	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	2.7 ℓ (0.71 US gal)	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	22 ℓ (5.81 US gal)	10.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.85 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.83 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	75.5 in (pivot pin)	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,531 lb (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 (pivot pin)	1082 lb

Clutch	No	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD): Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	2 range (Low/High)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 8 forward, 4 reverse; HST (4WD): 3-range
Transmission Type	Hydraulic + Mechanical H/L with Sliding-mesh MFWD(4WD)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Gear shift; HST (4WD): Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	10.5 mph (H range, Ag tires)	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	Differential lock	Not Published

Brakes	Wet disc, foot-operated	Wet disc type
Steering	Power steering (hydrostatic)	Integral type power steering
Frame Type	Sub-compact tractor; selectable 4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	66.1 in	63.3 in
Overall Width	50.8 in	55.1 in
Overall Length	92.5 in	—
Ground Clearance	8.2 in	DT (2WD): 13.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 13.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	89.7 in	91.7 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	104.0 in	DT (2WD): 110.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 106.3 in