Kubota B2601HSD vs LS Tractor MT226HEC

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

Across 7 measurable specs, the LS Tractor MT226HEC leads 6 categories to 1. Machine pages: Kubota B2601HSD and LS Tractor MT226HEC.

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Spec	Kubota B2601HSD	LS Tractor MT226HEC
Engine HP (hp)	24.3 hp	▲ 24.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 19.5 hp	19 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	948 lb	▲ 1,965 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,290 lb	▲ 1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	78.5 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,146 lbf	▲ 2,962 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.3 gpm	▲ 10.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	0 mph	—

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Kubota B2601HSDLS Tractor MT226HEC

Engine HPhp

24.3 hp

▲24.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲19.5 hp

19 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

948 lb

▲1,965 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,290 lb

▲1,433 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	LS TractorMT226HEC


PTO Power	19.5 hp	19 hp
Alternator	Not Published	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual paper element	Dry
Engine Type	E-TVCS, liquid cooled, 3-cylinder diesel	3-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, IDI
Fuel System	diesel	IDI
Displacement	61.1 in³	100.2 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2400 rpm
Cooling System Type	Pressurized radiator	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	24.3 hp	24.4 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 Published

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.	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty

Pump Type	Dual pump	Gear pump
Steering Flow	Not Published	4.6 gpm
Implement Flow	8.3 gal/min total - open center dual pump system shared between steering and implement circuits; individual split not published	6.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.3 gpm 31.4 lpm	10.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	open center	Open center
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	10.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 (single rear remote is optional)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	540	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1808 lbs.	1808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	independent, 2500	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1290 lb	1433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	22x8.50-12	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	22x8.50-12	25X8.50-14
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, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	43X16.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-12	27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-16	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-12	7-14

Coolant Capacity	4.0 qts.	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	3.3 qts.	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	11.4 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.	2,962 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	LA435 Swift-Tach Loader (1-lever Quick Coupler)	LL3001, LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	948 lbs.	1,965 lb

Clutch	N/A	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	3 ranges (HST)	3 ranges
Transmission Type	HST (3 ranges)	Hydrostatic Drive
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	0-12.7 mph (0-12.7 mph)	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	0-9.5 mph (0-9.5 mph)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Standard	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Brakes	Wet disc brakes	Wet, Multi-disc
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic 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	69 in
Overall Width	49 in.	66 in
Ground Clearance	12.8 in.	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	85.0 in.	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	90 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	85 in - this is the standing/unfolded height; folded height not separately published in sources found	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.9 feet (2.1 m)	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	94.9 in.	125 in

Kubota B2601HSD vs LS Tractor MT226HEC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota B2601HSD or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on engine hp at 24.4 hp hp, compared to 24.3 hp hp for the Kubota B2601HSD.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota B2601HSD or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The Kubota B2601HSD leads on pto hp at 19.5 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT226HEC.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota B2601HSD or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on loader lift at 1,965 lb lb, compared to 948 lb lb for the Kubota B2601HSD.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota B2601HSD or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 1,290 lb lb for the Kubota B2601HSD.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota B2601HSD	LS Tractor MT226HEC
Engine HP (hp)	24.3 hp	▲ 24.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 19.5 hp	19 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	948 lb	▲ 1,965 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,290 lb	▲ 1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	78.5 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,146 lbf	▲ 2,962 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.3 gpm	▲ 10.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	0 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota B2601HSDLS Tractor MT226HEC

Engine HPhp

24.3 hp

▲24.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲19.5 hp

19 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

948 lb

▲1,965 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,290 lb

▲1,433 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	LS TractorMT226HEC


PTO Power	19.5 hp	19 hp
Alternator	Not Published	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual paper element	Dry
Engine Type	E-TVCS, liquid cooled, 3-cylinder diesel	3-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, IDI
Fuel System	diesel	IDI
Displacement	61.1 in³	100.2 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2400 rpm
Cooling System Type	Pressurized radiator	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	24.3 hp	24.4 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 Published

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.	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty

Pump Type	Dual pump	Gear pump
Steering Flow	Not Published	4.6 gpm
Implement Flow	8.3 gal/min total - open center dual pump system shared between steering and implement circuits; individual split not published	6.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.3 gpm 31.4 lpm	10.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	open center	Open center
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	10.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 (single rear remote is optional)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	540	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1808 lbs.	1808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	independent, 2500	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1290 lb	1433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	22x8.50-12	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	22x8.50-12	25X8.50-14
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, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	43X16.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-12	27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-16	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-12	7-14

Coolant Capacity	4.0 qts.	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	3.3 qts.	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	11.4 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.	2,962 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	LA435 Swift-Tach Loader (1-lever Quick Coupler)	LL3001, LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	948 lbs.	1,965 lb

Clutch	N/A	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	3 ranges (HST)	3 ranges
Transmission Type	HST (3 ranges)	Hydrostatic Drive
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	0-12.7 mph (0-12.7 mph)	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	0-9.5 mph (0-9.5 mph)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Standard	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Brakes	Wet disc brakes	Wet, Multi-disc
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic 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	69 in
Overall Width	49 in.	66 in
Ground Clearance	12.8 in.	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	85.0 in.	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	90 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	85 in - this is the standing/unfolded height; folded height not separately published in sources found	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.9 feet (2.1 m)	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	94.9 in.	125 in

Kubota B2601HSD vs LS Tractor MT226HEC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota B2601HSD or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on engine hp at 24.4 hp hp, compared to 24.3 hp hp for the Kubota B2601HSD.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota B2601HSD or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

The Kubota B2601HSD leads on pto hp at 19.5 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT226HEC.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota B2601HSD or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on loader lift at 1,965 lb lb, compared to 948 lb lb for the Kubota B2601HSD.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota B2601HSD or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 1,290 lb lb for the Kubota B2601HSD.

Kubota B2601HSD vs LS Tractor MT226HEC

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