Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT1025 or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on engine hp at 24.8 hp hp, compared to 24.5 hp hp for the Bobcat CT1025.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT1025 or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 18.8 hp hp for the Bobcat CT1025.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1025 or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on loader lift at 1,082 lb lb, compared to 608 lb lb for the Bobcat CT1025.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1025 or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,389 lb lb, compared to 700 lb lb for the Bobcat CT1025.

Bobcat CT1025 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 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: Bobcat CT1025 and Kubota L2501.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT1025	Kubota L2501
Engine HP (hp)	24.5 hp	▲ 24.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	18.8 hp	▲ 20.5 hp
Weight (lb)	2,127 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	608 lb	▲ 1,082 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	700 lb	▲ 1,389 lb
Lift Height (in)	71.9 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,554 lbf	▲ 2,373 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.5 gpm	▲ 8.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 11.1 mph	10.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT1025Kubota L2501

Engine HPhp

24.5 hp

▲24.8 hp

PTO HPhp

18.8 hp

▲20.5 hp

Weightlb

2,127 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

608 lb

▲1,082 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

700 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	BobcatCT1025	KubotaL2501


PTO Power	18.8 hp	20.5 hp
Alternator	alternator	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry type, replaceable	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel
Fuel System	Diesel, Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)	Direct injection
Displacement	69.01 in³	100.5 in³
Engine Model	Shibaura 0.3 gal 3-cyl diesel	—
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2200 rpm
Cooling System Type	water cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Shibaura	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	24.5 hp	24.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	2,127 LB Approximate Operating Weight	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	1652.00 KG	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months or 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)	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	Not Published
Steering Flow	16.90	3.13 gpm
Implement Flow	26.00	5.15 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.5 gpm	8.28 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	NOT FOUND	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7.2 gpm	8.28 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 Pair	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Std. (4 port)	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	Hydraulic Position Control System	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	700 lb.	1918 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard: 2200 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1 Limited	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	700 lb	1389 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.0-20 R3	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	27x8.5-15 R3	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	Agricultural, Turf, Industrial	R1 Agricultural; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 R4	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.5-14 R4	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26x12.00-12	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	18x8.5-10	DT (2WD): 5-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 7.2-16

Coolant Capacity	0.9 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	2 gal	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.1 gal.	10.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.6 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.8 gal	Not Published

Loader Model	FL6	—
Loader Lift Height	71.9 in.	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	1554 lb.	2373 lbf
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	Front Loader (LA526 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (OPT))
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	608 lb.	1082 lb

Clutch	Clutch-free (hydrostatic)	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	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Gear shift; HST (4WD): Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.1 mph (17.8 km/hr.)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 10.7 mph; HST (4WD): 11.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	7.6 mph (12.2 km/hr.)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 3.9 mph; HST (4WD): 10.3 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Not Published

Brakes	Wet Multi-disc	Wet disc type
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Integral type power steering
Frame Type	4x4 MFWD 4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Type	MFWD	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	650.00 KG	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Manual(MEC)	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Std	Not Published

Wheelbase	55.1 in.	63.3 in
Overall Width	46.0 in.	55.1 in
Ground Clearance	6.3 in.	DT (2WD): 13.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 13.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	87.56 in	91.7 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	2520.00 MM	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.3 ft. (2.54 m)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	99.3 in.	DT (2WD): 110.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 106.3 in