Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on engine hp at 24.8 hp hp, compared to 24 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 3026.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 18 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 3026.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the Kubota L2501?

The Bad Boy Tractors 3026 leads on loader lift at 1,314 lb lb, compared to 1,082 lb lb for the Kubota L2501.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,389 lb lb, compared to 974 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 3026.

Bad Boy Tractors 3026 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 6 categories to 2. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 3026 and Kubota L2501.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 3026	Kubota L2501
Engine HP (hp)	24 hp	▲ 24.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	18 hp	▲ 20.5 hp
Weight (lb)	1,829.8 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,314 lb	1,082 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	974 lb	▲ 1,389 lb
Lift Height (in)	86 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,960 lbf	▲ 2,373 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7.4 gpm	▲ 8.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 14.8 mph	10.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 3026Kubota L2501

Engine HPhp

24 hp

▲24.8 hp

PTO HPhp

18 hp

▲20.5 hp

Weightlb

1,829.8 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲1,314 lb

1,082 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

974 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 Tractors3026	KubotaL2501


PTO Power	18 hp	20.5 hp
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry, Element	Not Published
Engine Type	3 CYL, Water Cooled, Diesel	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel
Fuel System	Diesel	Direct injection
Displacement	71.7 in³	100.5 in³
Engine Model	A1100N2	—
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water Cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	TYM	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	24 hp	24.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Final Tier4	Tier 4

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,829.8 lb (1,829 lbs) for 2024H, 2,107.6 lb (2,107 lbs) for 3026H	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	2,106 lbs - base tractor with loader, no cab option confirmed for 3026 in available sources	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-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	Gear type pump with primary and secondary pumps	Not Published
Steering Flow	3.1 gpm	3.13 gpm
Implement Flow	4.3 gpm	5.15 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.4 gpm 28.0 lpm	8.28 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Power Assisted Hydro-Static	Not Published
System Operating Pressure	352.7 lbf/cm² (max operating pressure)	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7.7 gal per min	8.28 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional (Up To 1)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 / 960 rpm @ 2,600 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live P.T.O. (6 Spline shaft)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Transmission driven with overrunning clutch; HST (4WD): Live-continuous running
Lift Control Type	Position control	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lbs	1918 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Option: 2,500 rpm (Mid)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Cat 1	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	974 lb	1389 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	IND (Industrial) Front: 25×8.50-14; IND Rear: 14×17.5	R1 Agricultural; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	14X17.5	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-20 8PR	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16 6PR	DT (2WD): 5-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 7.2-16

Coolant Capacity	1.21 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	0.79 gal	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.08 gal	10.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.79 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	2.90 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	86 in.	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,960 lbs.	2373 lbf
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Front Loader (LA526 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (OPT))
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,314 lbs.	1082 lb

Clutch	Dry Single Plate	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD): Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	3 Range	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 8 forward, 4 reverse; HST (4WD): 3-range
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Gear shift; HST (4WD): Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.8 mph	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 10.7 mph; HST (4WD): 11.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	14.8 mph	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 3.9 mph; HST (4WD): 10.3 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential Lock	Not Published

Brakes	Wet, Multi-Disc	Wet disc type
Steering	Hydrostatic	Integral type power steering
Frame Type	Steel frame with cast iron axles	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4 Wheel Drive	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable seat; flips up and back for rear backhoe operation	Not Published

Wheelbase	65.7"	63.3 in
Overall Width	53.8"	55.1 in
Overall Length	120.7 in for 2024H, 122.9 in for 3026H	—
Ground Clearance	16.4"	DT (2WD): 13.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 13.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	91.4"	91.7 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	91.4 in - ROPS up (no folded dimension found in available sources)	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	46°	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	110 in	DT (2WD): 110.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 106.3 in