John Deere 3025E 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 7 measurable specs, the John Deere 3025E leads 5 categories to 2. Machine pages: John Deere 3025E and Kubota B2601HSD.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3025E	Kubota B2601HSD
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 24.4 hp	24.3 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.4 hp	▲ 19.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,186 lb	948 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,356 lb	1,290 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 84 in	78.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 2,146 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 9.3 gpm	8.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	0 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3025EKubota B2601HSD

Engine HPhp

▲24.4 hp

24.3 hp

PTO HPhp

17.4 hp

▲19.5 hp

Weightlb

n/a

Loader Liftlb

▲1,186 lb

948 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,356 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	John Deere3025E	KubotaB2601HSD


PTO Power	17.4 hp	19.5 hp
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry, dual element	Dual paper element
Engine Type	Diesel, naturally aspirated, direct injection	E-TVCS, liquid cooled, 3-cylinder diesel
Fuel System	Direct injection	diesel
Displacement	100.2 in³	61.1 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2800 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Pressurized radiator
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	24.4 hp @ 400 rpm	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 Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)	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	Dual gear	Dual pump
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	Not Published
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	8.3 gal/min total - open center dual pump system shared between steering and implement circuits; individual split not published
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	8.3 gpm 31.4 lpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	8.3 gal/min (total system - individual remote valve flow not separately published)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	8.3 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 (optional)	1 (single rear remote is optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540
PTO Type	Not Published	Independent
Lift Control Type	Not Published	position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,356 lb @ 24 in behind link arms	1808 lbs.
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	independent, 2500
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb @ 24 in behind link arms	1290 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	22x8.50-12
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	22x8.50-12
Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	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	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15	23x8.50-12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7-12

Coolant Capacity	1.24 gal	4.0 qts.
Crankcase Capacity	1.06 gal	3.3 qts.
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.5 U.S. gal	6.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.4 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal	4.0 gal

Loader Lift Height	84 in	78.5 in.
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lb	2146 lbs.
Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	LA435 Swift-Tach Loader (1-lever Quick Coupler)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,186 lb	948 lbs.

Clutch	Not Applicable	N/A
No. of Speeds	Not Published	3 ranges (HST)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)	HST (3 ranges)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	0-12.7 mph (0-12.7 mph)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	0-9.5 mph (0-9.5 mph)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Standard

Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc brakes
Steering	Hydrostatic	Power steering
Frame Type	Open operator station (OOS)	Not explicitly published in sources found. Tractor uses standard compact utility tractor chassis construction.
Front Axle Type	4WD (MFWD)	Four-wheel drive
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Drawbar included as standard; rated capacity not published in sources found
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	High-back seat with armrests; adjustable tilt-steering wheel; seat is not described as having mechanical suspension

Wheelbase	62.8 in	61.4 inches 61 in
Overall Width	Not Published	49 in.
Ground Clearance	9.4 in	12.8 in.
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	85.0 in.
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	85 in - this is the standing/unfolded height; folded height not separately published in sources found
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.4 ft (2.9 m)	6.9 feet (2.1 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	94.9 in.

John Deere 3025E vs Kubota B2601HSD: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3025E or the Kubota B2601HSD?: The John Deere 3025E leads on engine hp at 24.4 hp hp, compared to 24.3 hp hp for the Kubota B2601HSD.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3025E or the Kubota B2601HSD?: The Kubota B2601HSD leads on pto hp at 19.5 hp hp, compared to 17.4 hp hp for the John Deere 3025E.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3025E or the Kubota B2601HSD?: The John Deere 3025E leads on loader lift at 1,186 lb lb, compared to 948 lb lb for the Kubota B2601HSD.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3025E or the Kubota B2601HSD?: The John Deere 3025E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,356 lb lb, compared to 1,290 lb lb for the Kubota B2601HSD.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3025E	Kubota B2601HSD
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 24.4 hp	24.3 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.4 hp	▲ 19.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,186 lb	948 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,356 lb	1,290 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 84 in	78.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 2,146 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 9.3 gpm	8.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	0 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3025EKubota B2601HSD

Engine HPhp

▲24.4 hp

24.3 hp

PTO HPhp

17.4 hp

▲19.5 hp

Weightlb

n/a

Loader Liftlb

▲1,186 lb

948 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,356 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	John Deere3025E	KubotaB2601HSD


PTO Power	17.4 hp	19.5 hp
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry, dual element	Dual paper element
Engine Type	Diesel, naturally aspirated, direct injection	E-TVCS, liquid cooled, 3-cylinder diesel
Fuel System	Direct injection	diesel
Displacement	100.2 in³	61.1 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2800 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Pressurized radiator
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	24.4 hp @ 400 rpm	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 Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)	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	Dual gear	Dual pump
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	Not Published
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	8.3 gal/min total - open center dual pump system shared between steering and implement circuits; individual split not published
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	8.3 gpm 31.4 lpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	8.3 gal/min (total system - individual remote valve flow not separately published)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	8.3 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 (optional)	1 (single rear remote is optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540
PTO Type	Not Published	Independent
Lift Control Type	Not Published	position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,356 lb @ 24 in behind link arms	1808 lbs.
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	independent, 2500
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb @ 24 in behind link arms	1290 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	22x8.50-12
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	22x8.50-12
Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	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	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15	23x8.50-12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7-12

Coolant Capacity	1.24 gal	4.0 qts.
Crankcase Capacity	1.06 gal	3.3 qts.
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.5 U.S. gal	6.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.4 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal	4.0 gal

Loader Lift Height	84 in	78.5 in.
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lb	2146 lbs.
Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	LA435 Swift-Tach Loader (1-lever Quick Coupler)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,186 lb	948 lbs.

Clutch	Not Applicable	N/A
No. of Speeds	Not Published	3 ranges (HST)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)	HST (3 ranges)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	0-12.7 mph (0-12.7 mph)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	0-9.5 mph (0-9.5 mph)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Standard

Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc brakes
Steering	Hydrostatic	Power steering
Frame Type	Open operator station (OOS)	Not explicitly published in sources found. Tractor uses standard compact utility tractor chassis construction.
Front Axle Type	4WD (MFWD)	Four-wheel drive
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Drawbar included as standard; rated capacity not published in sources found
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	High-back seat with armrests; adjustable tilt-steering wheel; seat is not described as having mechanical suspension

Wheelbase	62.8 in	61.4 inches 61 in
Overall Width	Not Published	49 in.
Ground Clearance	9.4 in	12.8 in.
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	85.0 in.
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	85 in - this is the standing/unfolded height; folded height not separately published in sources found
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.4 ft (2.9 m)	6.9 feet (2.1 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	94.9 in.

John Deere 3025E vs Kubota B2601HSD: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3025E or the Kubota B2601HSD?

The John Deere 3025E leads on engine hp at 24.4 hp hp, compared to 24.3 hp hp for the Kubota B2601HSD.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3025E or the Kubota B2601HSD?

The Kubota B2601HSD leads on pto hp at 19.5 hp hp, compared to 17.4 hp hp for the John Deere 3025E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3025E or the Kubota B2601HSD?

The John Deere 3025E leads on loader lift at 1,186 lb lb, compared to 948 lb lb for the Kubota B2601HSD.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3025E or the Kubota B2601HSD?

The John Deere 3025E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,356 lb lb, compared to 1,290 lb lb for the Kubota B2601HSD.

John Deere 3025E vs Kubota B2601HSD

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