Kubota B2401 vs Kubota L2501DT

Across 9 measurable specs, the Kubota L2501DT leads 7 categories to 2. Machine pages: Kubota B2401 and Kubota L2501DT.

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	KubotaB2401	KubotaL2501DT

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Model	D1105	D1703-M-DI-E4
Engine Type	E-TVCS, liquid cooled, 3-cylinder diesel	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	68.5 in³	100.47 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2200 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	21.9 hp	24.8 hp
PTO Power	19.2 hp	19 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid Cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual paper element	Dry paper single element (dual optional)
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection
Alternator	40 A	40 A, 12 V
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Dual pump	Open center tandem pump, gear type
Implement Flow	4.4 gpm	5.15 gpm
Steering Flow	2.6 gpm	3.13 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.0 gpm	8.26 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7.0 gpm	8.26 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	Up to 3 (self canceling detent valve or float detent valve options)
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	10.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.0 qt	6.3 qt
Crankcase Capacity	3.3 qt	6.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.3 gal	7.3 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.9 gal	4.8 qt
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Transmission driven with one way clutch	Transmission driven with overrunning clutch
PTO Rear	540, 1000 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	2500 rpm	No mid-PTO offered
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1653 lb	1918 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1290 lb	1389 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control valve	Position control
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Gear (9 Forward, 3 Reverse)	Gear shift
No. of Speeds	9 Forward, 3 Reverse	8 forward, 4 reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.7 mph	10.7 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	6.0 mph	3.9 mph
Clutch	Dry single plate	Dry type single stage
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Standard	Rear differential lock standard
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Integral type power steering	Integral type power steering
Brakes	Multi-plate wet disc	Wet disc type
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Fore and aft slide adjustment (position adjust lever)	Suspension seat with fore/aft travel adjustment and suspension tension adjustment
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	2865 lb (at 43.1 in tread)
Drawbar Capacity	660 lb	730 lb
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	93.9 in (without 3-point hitch)	106.3 in (without 3-point hitch)
Overall Width	44.3 in	55.1 in
Wheelbase	61.4 in	63.3 in
Ground Clearance	12.0 in	13.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.9 ft (with brake applied)	8.2 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	83.9 in	91.7 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	1521 lb	2601 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; R14: 23x8.50-12 front, 12-16.5 rear	R1 Agricultural; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	6-12	7.2-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	23x8.50-12	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	33x12.5-15	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-12	27X8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	15-19.5
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	LA435 Swift-Tach Loader; 1-lever Quick Coupler (standard); 2-Lever Quick Coupler (optional)	Front Loader (LA525 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler)
Loader Model	LA435	LA525
Loader Lift Height	78.5 in	94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	948 lb	1131 lb
Loader Breakout Force	2,146 lbf	2373 lbf
▶Warranty
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.
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	Kubota B2301/B2401/B2601 Brush Guard Insert Kit $259.00	Kubota Standard L & MX Series Brush Guard Insert Kit $269.00

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Kubota B2401 vs Kubota L2501DT: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota B2401 or the Kubota L2501DT?

The Kubota L2501DT leads on engine hp at 24.8 hp hp, compared to 21.9 hp hp for the Kubota B2401.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota B2401 or the Kubota L2501DT?

The Kubota B2401 leads on pto hp at 19.2 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the Kubota L2501DT.

Which is heavier, the Kubota B2401 or the Kubota L2501DT?

The Kubota L2501DT leads on weight at 2,601 lb lb, compared to 1,521 lb lb for the Kubota B2401.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota B2401 or the Kubota L2501DT?

The Kubota L2501DT leads on loader lift at 1,131 lb lb, compared to 948 lb lb for the Kubota B2401.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota B2401 or the Kubota L2501DT?

The Kubota L2501DT leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,389 lb lb, compared to 1,290 lb lb for the Kubota B2401.

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