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

The Kubota B2401 leads on loader lift at 1,175 lb lb, compared to 948 lb lb for the Kubota B2301HSD.

Kubota B2301HSD vs Kubota B2401

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 4 measurable specs, this matchup is a dead heat: 1 categories to the Kubota B2301HSD, 1 to the Kubota B2401, 2 tied. Machine pages: Kubota B2301HSD and Kubota B2401.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota B2301HSD	Kubota B2401
Engine HP (hp)	20.9 hp	—
PTO HP (hp)	17.5 hp	—
Weight (lb)	—	1,404 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	948 lb	▲ 1,175 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,411 lb	—
Lift Height (in)	78.5 in	78.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,146 lbf	2,146 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 8.3 gpm	7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	11.9 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota B2301HSDKubota B2401

Engine HPhp

20.9 hp

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PTO HPhp

17.5 hp

—

Weightlb

—

1,404 lb

Loader Liftlb

948 lb

▲1,175 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,411 lb

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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


PTO Power	17.5 hp	19.2 (14.3) HP (kW)
Alternator	Not Published	40 A
Air Cleaner	Dual paper element	Dual paper element
Engine Type	E-TVCS, liquid cooled, 3-cylinder, diesel	E-TVCS, liquid cooled, 3-cylinder diesel
Fuel System	Not Published	Radial air flow
Displacement	61.1 in³	68.5 (1123) cu. in. (cc)
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Pressurized radiator	Liquid Cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	20.9 hp	21.9 (16.3) HP (kW)
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	1,521 lbs.
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	—
Tractor Weight (Base)	—	1,404 lbs.

Warranty Length & Coverage	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.	Full warranty: 2 years / 2,000 hours; Powertrain warranty: 6 years / 2,000 hours

Pump Type	Dual pump	Dual pump
Steering Flow	Not Published	2.6 gpm 9.8 lpm
Implement Flow	Not Published	4.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.3 gpm	7.0 (26.4) gpm (ℓ/min.)
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Front & Rear outlet
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.3 gpm	7.0 (26.4) gpm (ℓ/min.)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	0
System Operating Pressure	—	2500 psi

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540, 1000 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Transmission driven with one way clutch
Lift Control Type	Position control valve	Position control valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	1808 lb	1653 (750) lbs. (kg)
Mid-PTO Availability	2500 rpm	2500 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1411 lb	1808 (820) lbs. (kg); 1411 (640) lbs. (kg); 1290 (585) lbs. (kg)

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	33x12.5-15
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	23x8.50-12
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	—
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	—
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	—
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.0-12	6-12

Coolant Capacity	4.0 qt	4.0 (3.8) qts. (ℓ)
Crankcase Capacity	3.3 qt	3.3 (3.1) qts. (ℓ)
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	6.1 gal.
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	—
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	4.0 gal	3.3 (12.5) gal (ℓ)

Loader Lift Height	78.5 in	78.5"
Loader Breakout Force	2146 lb	2,146 lbf.
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 Lift Capacity (Full Height)	948 lb	1,175 lbs.

Clutch	N/A	Dry single plate
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	9 Forward, 3 Reverse
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission	Gear (9 Forward, 3 Reverse)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.9 mph	0-11.7 (0-18.8) mph (km/h)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	8.9 mph	0-6.0 (0-9.6) mph (km/h)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock standard	Standard

Brakes	Multi-plate wet disc	Multi-plate wet disc
Steering	Hydraulic power steering	Integral type power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	—
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Cast-iron front axle
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	661.4 lb (660 lbs)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	—
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	High-back seat designed to absorb shock; armrests standard (HST models)	High-back seat (absorbs shock); NOTE: Deluxe seat with armrests and seat suspension listed for HST models only - not explicitly confirmed for B2401 gear-drive (DT) in spec sheet

Wheelbase	61.4 in	61.4 (1560) in. (mm)
Overall Width	45.3 in	44.3 (1125) in. (mm)
Ground Clearance	12.0 in	12.0 (305) in. (mm)
Height to Top of ROPS	83.9 in	83.9 in.
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	—
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	—
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	6.9 (2.1) feet (m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	93.9 in.
Overall Length	—	93.9 in / 93.9 in

Kubota B2301HSD vs Kubota B2401: Quick Answers

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota B2401?: The Kubota B2401 leads on loader lift at 1,175 lb lb, compared to 948 lb lb for the Kubota B2301HSD.