John Deere 1M 25 vs Kubota B26

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 B26 leads 8 categories to 0. Machine pages: John Deere 1M 25 and Kubota B26.

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Spec	John Deere 1M 25	Kubota B26
Engine HP (hp)	23.2 hp	▲ 23.3 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.8 hp	▲ 19.4 hp
Weight (lb)	1,602 lb	▲ 2,606 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	704 lb	▲ 1,301 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	758 lb	▲ 1,676 lb
Lift Height (in)	72 in	▲ 94.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	n/a	2,343 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7 gpm	▲ 11.1 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	9.1 mph	▲ 11.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 1M 25Kubota B26

Engine HPhp

23.2 hp

▲23.3 hp

PTO HPhp

17.8 hp

▲19.4 hp

Weightlb

1,602 lb

▲2,606 lb

Loader Liftlb

704 lb

▲1,301 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

758 lb

▲1,676 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	John Deere1M 25	KubotaB26


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Model	3TNV80F-NCJT	D1105-E4-TLB-1
Engine Type	Diesel	3-cylinder, indirect injection, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	77 in³	68.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2800 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	23.2 hp	23.3 hp
PTO Power	17.8 hp	19.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Single element
Fuel System	Not Published	Indirect injection
Alternator	Not Published	40 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear	Not Published
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	7.0 gpm
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	4.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7 gpm	11.1 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7 gpm	11.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Up to 3

Fuel Tank Capacity	5.57 gal	8.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	4.7 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	3.2 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	6.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	5.0 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard, 2100 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Category I (optional)
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2,139 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	1,676 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - 2 range	HST Plus hydrostatic transmission, 3-range
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic), 2 ranges forward and reverse	3-range (infinite)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	11.1 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	9.8 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Rear axle differential lock standard

Frame Type	Foldable ROPS, standard equipment	Four-post ROPS/FOPS standard
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc, left-hand pedal	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Suspension seat, high back, adjustable settings; tilt steering	Reversible seat; tilt steering standard
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,100 lb

Overall Width	47.22 in (R3 tires); 47.32 in (R4 tires)	53.7 in
Wheelbase	57.1 in	62.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	13.8 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	8.2 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	89.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	Not Published	100.7 in (without 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,602 lb open station; 2,019 lb cab (shipping weight)	2,606 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R3 Turf, R3 Hybrid, or R4	Industrial (R4): 23x8.5-14 R4 front, 12.4-16 R4 rear; turf 24x8.50-14 front, 13.6-16 rear
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	24x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	13.6-16
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	23x8.50-14 R4
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	12.4-16 R4

Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach and park	TL500: 2-lever quick coupler standard
Loader Model	120R	TL500
Loader Lift Height	120R: 72 in	TL500: 94.5 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	120R (NSL): 704 lb (at pivot, full height)	TL500: 1,301 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	TL500: 2,343 lbf (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours, standard at no cost, covers residential and commercial use	Not Published

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John Deere 1M 25 vs Kubota B26: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1M 25 or the Kubota B26?: The Kubota B26 leads on engine hp at 23.3 hp hp, compared to 23.2 hp hp for the John Deere 1M 25.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 1M 25 or the Kubota B26?: The Kubota B26 leads on pto hp at 19.4 hp hp, compared to 17.8 hp hp for the John Deere 1M 25.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1M 25 or the Kubota B26?: The Kubota B26 leads on weight at 2,606 lb lb, compared to 1,602 lb lb for the John Deere 1M 25.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1M 25 or the Kubota B26?: The Kubota B26 leads on loader lift at 1,301 lb lb, compared to 704 lb lb for the John Deere 1M 25.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 1M 25 or the Kubota B26?: The Kubota B26 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,676 lb lb, compared to 758 lb lb for the John Deere 1M 25.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 1M 25	Kubota B26
Engine HP (hp)	23.2 hp	▲ 23.3 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.8 hp	▲ 19.4 hp
Weight (lb)	1,602 lb	▲ 2,606 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	704 lb	▲ 1,301 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	758 lb	▲ 1,676 lb
Lift Height (in)	72 in	▲ 94.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	n/a	2,343 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7 gpm	▲ 11.1 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	9.1 mph	▲ 11.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 1M 25Kubota B26

Engine HPhp

23.2 hp

▲23.3 hp

PTO HPhp

17.8 hp

▲19.4 hp

Weightlb

1,602 lb

▲2,606 lb

Loader Liftlb

704 lb

▲1,301 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

758 lb

▲1,676 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	John Deere1M 25	KubotaB26


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Model	3TNV80F-NCJT	D1105-E4-TLB-1
Engine Type	Diesel	3-cylinder, indirect injection, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	77 in³	68.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2800 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	23.2 hp	23.3 hp
PTO Power	17.8 hp	19.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Single element
Fuel System	Not Published	Indirect injection
Alternator	Not Published	40 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear	Not Published
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	7.0 gpm
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	4.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7 gpm	11.1 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7 gpm	11.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Up to 3

Fuel Tank Capacity	5.57 gal	8.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	4.7 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	3.2 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	6.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	5.0 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard, 2100 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Category I (optional)
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2,139 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	1,676 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - 2 range	HST Plus hydrostatic transmission, 3-range
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic), 2 ranges forward and reverse	3-range (infinite)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	11.1 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	9.8 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Rear axle differential lock standard

Frame Type	Foldable ROPS, standard equipment	Four-post ROPS/FOPS standard
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc, left-hand pedal	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Suspension seat, high back, adjustable settings; tilt steering	Reversible seat; tilt steering standard
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,100 lb

Overall Width	47.22 in (R3 tires); 47.32 in (R4 tires)	53.7 in
Wheelbase	57.1 in	62.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	13.8 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	8.2 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	89.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	Not Published	100.7 in (without 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,602 lb open station; 2,019 lb cab (shipping weight)	2,606 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R3 Turf, R3 Hybrid, or R4	Industrial (R4): 23x8.5-14 R4 front, 12.4-16 R4 rear; turf 24x8.50-14 front, 13.6-16 rear
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	24x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	13.6-16
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	23x8.50-14 R4
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	12.4-16 R4

Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach and park	TL500: 2-lever quick coupler standard
Loader Model	120R	TL500
Loader Lift Height	120R: 72 in	TL500: 94.5 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	120R (NSL): 704 lb (at pivot, full height)	TL500: 1,301 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	TL500: 2,343 lbf (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours, standard at no cost, covers residential and commercial use	Not Published

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John Deere 1M 25 vs Kubota B26: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1M 25 or the Kubota B26?

The Kubota B26 leads on engine hp at 23.3 hp hp, compared to 23.2 hp hp for the John Deere 1M 25.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 1M 25 or the Kubota B26?

The Kubota B26 leads on pto hp at 19.4 hp hp, compared to 17.8 hp hp for the John Deere 1M 25.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 1M 25 or the Kubota B26?

The Kubota B26 leads on weight at 2,606 lb lb, compared to 1,602 lb lb for the John Deere 1M 25.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1M 25 or the Kubota B26?

The Kubota B26 leads on loader lift at 1,301 lb lb, compared to 704 lb lb for the John Deere 1M 25.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 1M 25 or the Kubota B26?

The Kubota B26 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,676 lb lb, compared to 758 lb lb for the John Deere 1M 25.

John Deere 1M 25 vs Kubota B26

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