John Deere 3025E vs Kubota L2501

Across 8 measurable specs, the Kubota L2501 leads 5 categories to 3. Machine pages: John Deere 3025E and Kubota L2501.

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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	KubotaL2501

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Model	3TNV88F-EPJT2	D1703-M-DI-E4
Engine Type	Diesel, naturally aspirated, direct injection	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	100.2 in³	100.47 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2200 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	24.4 hp	24.8 hp
PTO Power	19.4 hp	19 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dry paper single element (dual optional)
Fuel System	Direct injection	Direct injection
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: tandem gear pump; hydrostatic pump: PV axial-piston pump	Open center tandem pump, gear type
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	5.15 gpm
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	3.11 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	8.26 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	8.26 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	Up to 2 (optional)	Up to 3: self-canceling detent valve or float detent valve
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.5 gal	10.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	5.2 qt	6.3 qt
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	6.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal	HST (4WD): 6.2 gal; DT (2WD): 7.1 gal; DT (4WD): 7.3 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4 qt	6.9 qt
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Not Published	F (2WD), DT (4WD): Transmission driven with overrunning clutch; HST (4WD): Live-continuous running
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	No mid-PTO offered
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,918 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb	1,389 lb
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)	Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)
No. of Speeds	Not Published	3-range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	11.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	10.3 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Rear differential lock standard
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Open operator station (OOS)	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Integral type power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc type
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Suspension seat with fore/aft travel adjustment and suspension tension adjustment
Front Axle Type	4WD (MFWD)	Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Front Axle Rating	1,760 lb	2,865 lb (4WD, at 43.1 in tread)
Drawbar Capacity	880 lb (maximum vertical load)	730 lb
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Width	56.9 in (min. rear tread, standard R1 tires); 61.7 in (max. rear tread, larger R4 tires)	55.1 in
Wheelbase	62.8 in	63.3 in
Ground Clearance	12.7 in (R4 tires)	13.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	8.2 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	95.3 in	91.7 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	115.9 in (with 3-point hitch)	106.3 in (without 3-point hitch)
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	2,222 lb	2,623 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	2,972 lb	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
▶Tire Options
Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7.2-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15	27X8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43x16-20	15-19.5
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	Front Loader (LA525 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler)
Loader Model	300E	LA525
Loader Lift Height	84 in (at pivot pin)	94.3 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,186 lb (at pivot pin)	1,082 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lb (at pivot pin)	2,373 lbf (at pivot pin)
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 24 months or 2,000 hours; powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours	Residential: basic 24 months or 1,500 hours, powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours; commercial: basic 24 months or 1,500 hours, powertrain 36 months or 2,000 hours
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	Kubota Standard L & MX Series Brush Guard Insert Kit $269.00

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John Deere 3025E vs Kubota L2501: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3025E or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on engine hp at 24.8 hp hp, compared to 24.4 hp hp for the John Deere 3025E.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3025E or the Kubota L2501?

The John Deere 3025E leads on pto hp at 19.4 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the Kubota L2501.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 3025E or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on weight at 2,623 lb lb, compared to 2,222 lb lb for the John Deere 3025E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3025E or the Kubota L2501?

The John Deere 3025E leads on loader lift at 1,186 lb lb, compared to 1,082 lb lb for the Kubota L2501.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3025E or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,389 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 3025E.

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