Which has more horsepower, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on engine hp at 24.8 hp hp, compared to 24.3 hp hp for the Kubota B2601HSD.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 19.5 hp hp for the Kubota B2601HSD.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on loader lift at 1,082 lb lb, compared to 948 lb lb for the Kubota B2601HSD.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,389 lb lb, compared to 1,290 lb lb for the Kubota B2601HSD.

Kubota B2601HSD vs Kubota L2501

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, the Kubota L2501 leads 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: Kubota B2601HSD and Kubota L2501.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota B2601HSD	Kubota L2501
Engine HP (hp)	24.3 hp	▲ 24.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	19.5 hp	▲ 20.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	948 lb	▲ 1,082 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,290 lb	▲ 1,389 lb
Lift Height (in)	78.5 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,146 lbf	▲ 2,373 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 8.3 gpm	8.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	0 mph	▲ 10.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota B2601HSDKubota L2501

Engine HPhp

24.3 hp

▲24.8 hp

PTO HPhp

19.5 hp

▲20.5 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

948 lb

▲1,082 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,290 lb

▲1,389 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	KubotaB2601HSD	KubotaL2501


PTO Power	19.5 hp	20.5 hp
Alternator	Not Published	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual paper element	Not Published
Engine Type	E-TVCS, liquid cooled, 3-cylinder diesel	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel
Fuel System	diesel	Direct injection
Displacement	61.1 in³	100.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Pressurized radiator	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	24.3 hp	24.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not explicitly published as a combined ROPS+loader figure in sources found. Tractor-only weight is 1,632 lb (740 kg).	Not Published
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	Not Published
Steering Flow	Not Published	3.13 gpm
Implement Flow	8.3 gal/min total - open center dual pump system shared between steering and implement circuits; individual split not published	5.15 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.3 gpm 31.4 lpm	8.28 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	8.3 gal/min (total system - individual remote valve flow not separately published)	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.3 gpm	8.28 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 (single rear remote is optional)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Transmission driven with overrunning clutch; HST (4WD): Live-continuous running
Lift Control Type	position control	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	1808 lbs.	1918 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	independent, 2500	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	I	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1290 lb	1389 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	22x8.50-12	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	22x8.50-12	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	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	R1 Agricultural; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-12	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-16	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-12	DT (2WD): 5-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 7.2-16

Coolant Capacity	4.0 qts.	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	3.3 qts.	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	10.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	4.0 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	78.5 in.	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	2146 lbs.	2373 lbf
Quick Attach Loader System	LA435 Swift-Tach Loader (1-lever Quick Coupler)	Front Loader (LA526 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (OPT))
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	948 lbs.	1082 lb

Clutch	N/A	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD): Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	3 ranges (HST)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 8 forward, 4 reverse; HST (4WD): 3-range
Transmission Type	HST (3 ranges)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Gear shift; HST (4WD): Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	0-12.7 mph (0-12.7 mph)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 10.7 mph; HST (4WD): 11.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	0-9.5 mph (0-9.5 mph)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 3.9 mph; HST (4WD): 10.3 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Standard	Not Published

Brakes	Wet disc brakes	Wet disc type
Steering	Power steering	Integral type power steering
Frame Type	Not explicitly published in sources found. Tractor uses standard compact utility tractor chassis construction.	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Drawbar included as standard; rated capacity not published in sources found	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	High-back seat with armrests; adjustable tilt-steering wheel; seat is not described as having mechanical suspension	Not Published

Wheelbase	61.4 inches 61 in	63.3 in
Overall Width	49 in.	55.1 in
Ground Clearance	12.8 in.	DT (2WD): 13.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 13.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	85.0 in.	91.7 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	85 in - this is the standing/unfolded height; folded height not separately published in sources found	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.9 feet (2.1 m)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	94.9 in.	DT (2WD): 110.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 106.3 in

Kubota B2601HSD vs Kubota L2501: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota L2501?: The Kubota L2501 leads on engine hp at 24.8 hp hp, compared to 24.3 hp hp for the Kubota B2601HSD.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota L2501?: The Kubota L2501 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 19.5 hp hp for the Kubota B2601HSD.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota L2501?: The Kubota L2501 leads on loader lift at 1,082 lb lb, compared to 948 lb lb for the Kubota B2601HSD.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota L2501?: The Kubota L2501 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,389 lb lb, compared to 1,290 lb lb for the Kubota B2601HSD.