Which has more horsepower, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota B2601HSD?

The Kubota B2601HSD leads on engine hp at 24.3 hp hp, compared to 20.9 hp hp for the Kubota B2301HSD.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota B2601HSD?

The Kubota B2601HSD leads on pto hp at 19.5 hp hp, compared to 17.5 hp hp for the Kubota B2301HSD.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota B2601HSD?

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 B2601HSD?

The Kubota B2301HSD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,411 lb lb, compared to 1,290 lb lb for the Kubota B2601HSD.

Kubota B2301HSD 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 8 measurable specs, this matchup is a dead heat: 2 categories to the Kubota B2301HSD, 2 to the Kubota B2601HSD, 4 tied. Machine pages: Kubota B2301HSD and Kubota B2601HSD.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota B2301HSD	Kubota B2601HSD
Engine HP (hp)	20.9 hp	▲ 24.3 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.5 hp	▲ 19.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	948 lb	948 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,411 lb	1,290 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	8.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 11.9 mph	0 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota B2301HSDKubota B2601HSD

Engine HPhp

20.9 hp

▲24.3 hp

PTO HPhp

17.5 hp

▲19.5 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

▲948 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,411 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	KubotaB2301HSD	KubotaB2601HSD


PTO Power	17.5 hp	19.5 hp
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published
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	diesel
Displacement	61.1 in³	61.1 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2800 rpm
Cooling System Type	Pressurized radiator	Pressurized radiator
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	20.9 hp	24.3 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	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	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.	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 pump	Dual pump
Steering Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	Not Published	8.3 gal/min total - open center dual pump system shared between steering and implement circuits; individual split not published
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.3 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	8.3 gpm	8.3 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 (single rear remote is optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control valve	position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1808 lb	1808 lbs.
Mid-PTO Availability	2500 rpm	independent, 2500
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1411 lb	1290 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	22x8.50-12
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	22x8.50-12
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	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	Not Published	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	23x8.50-12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	11.2-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.0-12	7-12

Coolant Capacity	4.0 qt	4.0 qts.
Crankcase Capacity	3.3 qt	3.3 qts.
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	6.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	4.0 gal	4.0 gal

Loader Lift Height	78.5 in	78.5 in.
Loader Breakout Force	2146 lb	2146 lbs.
Quick Attach Loader System	Swift-Tach Loader (LA435 - 2-Lever Quick Coupler (Optional))	LA435 Swift-Tach Loader (1-lever Quick Coupler)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	948 lb	948 lbs.

Clutch	N/A	N/A
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	3 ranges (HST)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission	HST (3 ranges)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.9 mph	0-12.7 mph (0-12.7 mph)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	8.9 mph	0-9.5 mph (0-9.5 mph)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock standard	Standard

Brakes	Multi-plate wet disc	Wet disc brakes
Steering	Hydraulic power steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not explicitly published in sources found. Tractor uses standard compact utility tractor chassis construction.
Front Axle Type	Not Published	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	High-back seat designed to absorb shock; armrests standard (HST models)	High-back seat with armrests; adjustable tilt-steering wheel; seat is not described as having mechanical suspension

Wheelbase	61.4 in	61.4 inches 61 in
Overall Width	45.3 in	49 in.
Ground Clearance	12.0 in	12.8 in.
Height to Top of ROPS	83.9 in	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	Not Published	6.9 feet (2.1 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	94.9 in.

Kubota B2301HSD vs Kubota B2601HSD: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota B2601HSD?: The Kubota B2601HSD leads on engine hp at 24.3 hp hp, compared to 20.9 hp hp for the Kubota B2301HSD.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota B2601HSD?: The Kubota B2601HSD leads on pto hp at 19.5 hp hp, compared to 17.5 hp hp for the Kubota B2301HSD.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota B2601HSD?: 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 B2601HSD?: The Kubota B2301HSD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,411 lb lb, compared to 1,290 lb lb for the Kubota B2601HSD.