Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2025 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 CT2025.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2025 or the Kubota L2501?

The Bobcat CT2025 leads on pto hp at 21.8 hp hp, compared to 20.5 hp hp for the Kubota L2501.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2025 or the Kubota L2501?

The Bobcat CT2025 leads on loader lift at 1,369 lb lb, compared to 1,082 lb lb for the Kubota L2501.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2025 or the Kubota L2501?

The Bobcat CT2025 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,631 lb lb, compared to 1,389 lb lb for the Kubota L2501.

Bobcat CT2025 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 6 measurable specs, the Bobcat CT2025 leads 4 categories to 2. Machine pages: Bobcat CT2025 and Kubota L2501.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT2025	Kubota L2501
Engine HP (hp)	24.5 hp	▲ 24.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 21.8 hp	20.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,369 lb	1,082 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,631 lb	1,389 lb
Lift Height (in)	—	94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	—	2,373 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.4 gpm	8.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	9.7 mph	▲ 10.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT2025Kubota L2501

Engine HPhp

24.5 hp

▲24.8 hp

PTO HPhp

▲21.8 hp

20.5 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲1,369 lb

1,082 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,631 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	BobcatCT2025	KubotaL2501


PTO Power	21.8 hp	20.5 hp
Alternator	Not Published	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection
Displacement	97.6 in³	100.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	24.5 hp	24.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months / 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	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	4.5 gpm	3.13 gpm
Implement Flow	6.9 gpm	5.15 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.4 gpm	8.28 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.4 gpm	8.28 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2 pairs (optional)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live	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	1,631 lb	1918 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	1,976 rpm (optional)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,631 lb	1389 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Agricultural; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	DT (2WD): 5-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 7.2-16

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.0 gal	10.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Rear (Std); Mid (optional)	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	Not Published	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	2373 lbf
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard quick attach mounting system	Front Loader (LA526 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (OPT))
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,369 lb	1082 lb

Clutch	Not Published	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD): Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	Infinite, 3-range (HST); 9F x 3R (MST)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 8 forward, 4 reverse; HST (4WD): 3-range
Transmission Type	3-range HST (HST); Manual 9F x 3R (MST)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Gear shift; HST (4WD): Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.7 mph (15.6 km/hr) (HST); 9.4 mph (15.2 km/hr) (MST)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 10.7 mph; HST (4WD): 11.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	8.7 mph (14.0 km/hr) (HST); 6.2 mph (9.9 km/hr) (MST)	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	Not Published	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	Adjustable seat (Std)	Not Published

Wheelbase	65.7 in	63.3 in
Overall Width	62.4 in	55.1 in
Ground Clearance	11.7 in	DT (2WD): 13.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 13.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	92.2 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	96.5 in	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.9 in	DT (2WD): 110.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 106.3 in

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