Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Kubota B2601HSD?

The Kubota B2601HSD leads on engine hp at 24.3 hp hp, compared to 21 hp hp for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Kubota B2601HSD?

The Kubota B2601HSD leads on pto hp at 19.5 hp hp, compared to 16.3 hp hp for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Kubota B2601HSD?

The Kubota B2601HSD leads on loader lift at 948 lb lb, compared to 608 lb lb for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Kubota B2601HSD?

The Kubota B2601HSD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,290 lb lb, compared to 700 lb lb for the Bobcat CT1021.

Bobcat CT1021 vs Kubota B2601HSD

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 B2601HSD leads 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: Bobcat CT1021 and Kubota B2601HSD.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT1021	Kubota B2601HSD
Engine HP (hp)	21 hp	▲ 24.3 hp
PTO HP (hp)	16.3 hp	▲ 19.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	608 lb	▲ 948 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	700 lb	▲ 1,290 lb
Lift Height (in)	71.9 in	▲ 78.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,554 lbf	▲ 2,146 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7.2 gpm	▲ 8.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 11.1 mph	0 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT1021Kubota B2601HSD

Engine HPhp

21 hp

▲24.3 hp

PTO HPhp

16.3 hp

▲19.5 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

608 lb

▲948 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

700 lb

▲1,290 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	BobcatCT1021	KubotaB2601HSD


PTO Power	16.3 hp	19.5 hp
Alternator	alternator	Not Published
Air Cleaner	NOT FOUND	Dual paper element
Engine Type	Diesel	E-TVCS, liquid cooled, 3-cylinder diesel
Fuel System	Mechanical Fuel Injection; Indirect (Swirl chamber)	diesel
Displacement	61.4 in³	61.1 in³
Engine Model	3C100LWH-U2	—
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200	2800 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Pressurized radiator
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	21 hp	24.3 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not explicitly published as a combined ROPS+loader figure in sources found. Tractor-only weight is 1,632 lb (740 kg).
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first) - covers defects in material and workmanship	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	Dual pump
Steering Flow	N/A	Not Published
Implement Flow	6.5 gpm (24.5 Lpm)	8.3 gal/min total - open center dual pump system shared between steering and implement circuits; individual split not published
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.2 gpm	8.3 gpm 31.4 lpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	NOT FOUND	8.3 gal/min (total system - individual remote valve flow not separately published)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7.2 gpm	8.3 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 Pair	1 (single rear remote is optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	700 lb.	1808 lbs.
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard: 2200 rpm	independent, 2500
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1 Limited	I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	700 lb	1290 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	26X12.00-12	22x8.50-12
R3 Turf - Front	18X8.5-10	22x8.50-12
Tire Size & Options	Front AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 18X8.5-10; Rear AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 26X12.00-12	Ag (R1): 7-12 front / 11.2-16 rear; Turf (R3): 22x8.50-12 front / 22x8.50-12 rear; Industrial (R4): 23x8.50-12 front / 12-16.5 rear; also Goodyear R14 hybrid multi-purpose tire available
R4 Industrial - Rear	26X12.00-12	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Front	18X8.5-10	23x8.50-12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26X12.00-12	11.2-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	18X8.5-10	7-12

Coolant Capacity	2.0 (1.9) qts (L)	4.0 qts.
Crankcase Capacity	5.2 (4.9) qts (L)	3.3 qts.
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.7 gal.	6.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	NOT FOUND	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	NOT FOUND	4.0 gal

Loader Model	FL6	—
Loader Lift Height	71.9 in.	78.5 in.
Loader Breakout Force	1554 lb.	2146 lbs.
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	LA435 Swift-Tach Loader (1-lever Quick Coupler)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	608 lb.	948 lbs.

Clutch	Clutch-free (Hydrostatic)	N/A
No. of Speeds	2	3 ranges (HST)
Transmission Type	2-Range HST	HST (3 ranges)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.1 mph (17.8 km/hr.)	0-12.7 mph (0-12.7 mph)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	7.6 mph (12.2 km/hr.)	0-9.5 mph (0-9.5 mph)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Standard

Brakes	Wet Multi-disc	Wet disc brakes
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not explicitly published in sources found. Tractor uses standard compact utility tractor chassis construction.
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Four-wheel drive
Drawbar Capacity	7.7 kN / 1730 lb	Drawbar included as standard; rated capacity not published in sources found
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Suspension Seat ■	High-back seat with armrests; adjustable tilt-steering wheel; seat is not described as having mechanical suspension

Wheelbase	55.1 in.	61.4 inches 61 in
Overall Width	46.0 in.	49 in.
Ground Clearance	6.3 in.	12.8 in.
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in.	85.0 in.
Height to Top of Cab Model	NOT FOUND — no source lists a cab-model height. The CT1021 is an open-station (two-post folding ROPS) machine; a Field Cab is a dealer-installed option only, and no cab height spec was found in any source.	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	NOT FOUND — no source explicitly lists the folded ROPS height. The only height figure available across all sources is Height (ROPS) [upright]: 87.6 in (2225 mm)	85 in - this is the standing/unfolded height; folded height not separately published in sources found
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	100.0 in.	6.9 feet (2.1 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	99.3 in.	94.9 in.