Kubota B2301HSD vs LS Tractor MT122

Across 9 measurable specs, the Kubota B2301HSD leads 8 categories to 1. Machine pages: Kubota B2301HSD and LS Tractor MT122.

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	KubotaB2301HSD	LS TractorMT122

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Yanmar
Engine Model	D1005	3TNV76F
Engine Type	E-TVCS, liquid cooled, 3-cylinder diesel	3-cylinder, indirect injection (swirl chamber), water-cooled
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	61.1 in³	68.0 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	3000 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	20.9 hp	21.5 hp
PTO Power	17.4 hp	15 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Pressurized radiator	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual paper element	Dry
Fuel System	Not Published	In-line injection pump
Alternator	Not Published	40 A, 12 V
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Dual pump	Gear pump, transmission driven
Implement Flow	Not Published	4.6 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	2.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.3 gpm	6.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.3 gpm	6.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center system, position control
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	1 set (2 quick couplers, optional)
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	6.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.0 qt	0.9 gal
Crankcase Capacity	3.3 qt	0.8 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	4.0 gal	3.0 gal (3.4 gal with front-end loader; 4.7 gal with front-end loader and backhoe)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.7 qt	0.5 gal
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Independent (electro-hydraulic)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	2500 rpm	Standard (2,500 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	992 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,411 lb	728 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control valve	Position control
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission	Hydrostatic Drive
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	2 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.8 mph	8.70 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	8.9 mph	5.22 mph
Clutch	Not Published	N/A
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock standard	Mechanical pedal type
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydraulic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Multi-plate wet disc	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	High-back suspension seat with standard arm rests; tilt steering (HST models)	High-back seat, folding armrest, retractable seat belt, fore-aft adjustment
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	Front wheel mechanical assist (4WD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	660 lb	Hitch: 882 lb vertical, 3,527 lb horizontal; drawbar with clevis: 772 lb vertical, 3,527 lb horizontal
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Width	45.3 in	47 in
Wheelbase	61.4 in	56 in
Ground Clearance	12.0 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.9 ft (with brake applied)	7.87 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	83.9 in	87 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)	97 in (bumper to link)
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	1,566 lb	1,433 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	Front 18x8.50-10, rear 26x12.0-12; offered in industrial or turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	6-12	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	23x8.50-12	18x8.50-10
R3 Turf - Rear	33x12.5-15	26x12.0-12
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-12	18x8.50-10
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	26x12.0-12
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	Swift-Tach Loader (LA435 - 2-Lever Quick Coupler (Optional))	LL1102: quick attachment (ISO 24410 attachments only), latch handle with latch pin
Loader Model	LA435	LL1102; LL1700; LL1001
Loader Lift Height	78.5 in (at pivot pin)	LL1001: 72.6 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	948 lb (at pivot pin)	LL1001: 902 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)
Loader Breakout Force	2,146 lbf (at pivot pin)	LL1001: 1,836 lb (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	6-year limited warranty
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	Kubota B2301/B2401/B2601 Brush Guard Insert Kit $259.00	None tagged yet

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Kubota B2301HSD vs LS Tractor MT122: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota B2301HSD or the LS Tractor MT122?

The LS Tractor MT122 leads on engine hp at 21.5 hp hp, compared to 20.9 hp hp for the Kubota B2301HSD.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota B2301HSD or the LS Tractor MT122?

The Kubota B2301HSD leads on pto hp at 17.4 hp hp, compared to 15 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT122.

Which is heavier, the Kubota B2301HSD or the LS Tractor MT122?

The Kubota B2301HSD leads on weight at 1,566 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT122.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota B2301HSD or the LS Tractor MT122?

The Kubota B2301HSD leads on loader lift at 948 lb lb, compared to 902 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT122.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota B2301HSD or the LS Tractor MT122?

The Kubota B2301HSD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,411 lb lb, compared to 728 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT122.

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