Kubota B2301HSD vs Kubota B2401

Across 9 measurable specs, the Kubota B2301HSD leads 4 categories to 2 (3 tied). Machine pages: Kubota B2301HSD and Kubota B2401.

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	KubotaB2301HSD	KubotaB2401

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Model	D1005	D1105
Engine Type	E-TVCS, liquid cooled, 3-cylinder diesel	E-TVCS, liquid cooled, 3-cylinder diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	61.1 in³	68.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	20.9 hp	21.9 hp
PTO Power	17.4 hp	19.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Pressurized radiator	Liquid Cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual paper element	Dual paper element
Fuel System	Not Published	Not Published
Alternator	Not Published	40 A
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Dual pump	Dual pump
Implement Flow	Not Published	4.4 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	2.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.3 gpm	7.0 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.3 gpm	7.0 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	2	1
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	6.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.0 qt	4.0 qt
Crankcase Capacity	3.3 qt	3.3 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	4.0 gal	3.3 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.7 qt	0.9 gal
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Transmission driven with one way clutch
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540, 1000 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	2500 rpm	2500 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	1,653 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,411 lb	1,290 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control valve	Position control valve
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission	Gear (9 Forward, 3 Reverse)
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	9 Forward, 3 Reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.8 mph	11.7 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	8.9 mph	6.0 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Dry single plate
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock standard	Standard
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydraulic power steering	Integral type power steering
Brakes	Multi-plate wet disc	Multi-plate wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	High-back suspension seat with standard arm rests; tilt steering (HST models)	Fore and aft slide adjustment (position adjust lever)
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	660 lb	660 lb
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Width	45.3 in	48.8 in
Wheelbase	61.4 in	61.4 in
Ground Clearance	12.0 in	12.2 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.9 ft (with brake applied)	6.9 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	83.9 in	83.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	93.7 in (without 3-point hitch)	93.9 in (without 3-point hitch)
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	1,566 lb	1,521 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
▶Tire Options
Tire Size & Options	Farm (R1): 6-12 front, 9.5-16 rear; Turf (R3): 23x8.50-12 front, 33x12.5-15 rear; Industrial (R4): 23x8.50-12 front, 12-16.5 rear	Farm (R1): 6-12 front, 9.5-16 rear; Turf (R3): 23x8.50-12 front, 33x12.5-15 rear; Industrial (R4): 23x8.50-12 front, 12-16.5 rear; R14: 23x8.50-12 front, 12-16.5 rear
R1 Agricultural - Front	6-12	6-12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	9.5-16
R3 Turf - Front	23x8.50-12	23x8.50-12
R3 Turf - Rear	33x12.5-15	33x12.5-15
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-12	23x8.50-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	12-16.5
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	Swift-Tach Loader (LA435 - 2-Lever Quick Coupler (Optional))	LA435 Swift-Tach loader; 1-lever quick coupler (standard); 2-lever quick coupler (optional)
Loader Model	LA435	LA435
Loader Lift Height	78.5 in (at pivot pin)	78.5 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	948 lb (at pivot pin)	948 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	2,146 lbf (at pivot pin)	2,146 lbf (at pivot pin)
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	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	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	Kubota B2301/B2401/B2601 Brush Guard Insert Kit $259.00	Kubota B2301/B2401/B2601 Brush Guard Insert Kit $259.00

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Kubota B2301HSD vs Kubota B2401: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota B2401?

The Kubota B2401 leads on engine hp at 21.9 hp hp, compared to 20.9 hp hp for the Kubota B2301HSD.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota B2401?

The Kubota B2401 leads on pto hp at 19.2 hp hp, compared to 17.4 hp hp for the Kubota B2301HSD.

Which is heavier, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota B2401?

The Kubota B2301HSD leads on weight at 1,566 lb lb, compared to 1,521 lb lb for the Kubota B2401.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota B2401?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 948 lb lb for loader lift.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota B2401?

The Kubota B2301HSD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,411 lb lb, compared to 1,290 lb lb for the Kubota B2401.

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