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 Kubota L2501 leads on pto hp at 20.5 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 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.

John Deere 3025E 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 7 measurable specs, the Kubota L2501 leads 5 categories to 2. Machine pages: John Deere 3025E and Kubota L2501.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3025E	Kubota L2501
Engine HP (hp)	24.4 hp	▲ 24.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.4 hp	▲ 20.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,186 lb	1,082 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	▲ 1,389 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 2,373 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 9.3 gpm	8.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	10.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3025EKubota L2501

Engine HPhp

24.4 hp

▲24.8 hp

PTO HPhp

17.4 hp

▲20.5 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲1,186 lb

1,082 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,356 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	John Deere3025E	KubotaL2501


PTO Power	17.4 hp	20.5 hp
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry, dual element	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, naturally aspirated, direct injection	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel
Fuel System	Direct injection	Direct injection
Displacement	100.2 in³	100.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	24.4 hp @ 400 rpm	24.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
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	Not Published
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	3.13 gpm
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	5.15 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	8.28 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	8.28 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 (optional)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Not Published	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Transmission driven with overrunning clutch; HST (4WD): Live-continuous running
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,356 lb @ 24 in behind link arms	1918 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb @ 24 in behind link arms	1389 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	DT (2WD): 5-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 7.2-16

Coolant Capacity	1.24 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.06 gal	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.5 U.S. gal	10.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.4 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	84 in	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lb	2373 lbf
Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	Front Loader (LA526 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (OPT))
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,186 lb	1082 lb

Clutch	Not Applicable	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD): Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	Not Published	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 8 forward, 4 reverse; HST (4WD): 3-range
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Gear shift; HST (4WD): Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 10.7 mph; HST (4WD): 11.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 3.9 mph; HST (4WD): 10.3 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc type
Steering	Hydrostatic	Integral type power steering
Frame Type	Open operator station (OOS)	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD (MFWD)	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	62.8 in	63.3 in
Overall Width	Not Published	55.1 in
Ground Clearance	9.4 in	DT (2WD): 13.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 13.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	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	9.4 ft (2.9 m)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	DT (2WD): 110.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 106.3 in