Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L2501 or the Kubota L4060?

The Kubota L4060 leads on engine hp at 42 hp hp, compared to 24.8 hp hp for the Kubota L2501.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L2501 or the Kubota L4060?

The Kubota L4060 leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 20.5 hp hp for the Kubota L2501.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L2501 or the Kubota L4060?

The Kubota L4060 leads on loader lift at 1,715 lb lb, compared to 1,082 lb lb for the Kubota L2501.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L2501 or the Kubota L4060?

The Kubota L4060 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,756 lb lb, compared to 1,389 lb lb for the Kubota L2501.

Kubota L2501 vs Kubota L4060

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 L4060 leads 8 categories to 0. Machine pages: Kubota L2501 and Kubota L4060.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L2501	Kubota L4060
Engine HP (hp)	24.8 hp	▲ 42 hp
PTO HP (hp)	20.5 hp	▲ 34 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,082 lb	▲ 1,715 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,389 lb	▲ 2,756 lb
Lift Height (in)	94.3 in	▲ 104.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,373 lbf	▲ 2,549 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.3 gpm	▲ 14.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	10.7 mph	▲ 16 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L2501Kubota L4060

Engine HPhp

24.8 hp

▲42 hp

PTO HPhp

20.5 hp

▲34 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

1,082 lb

▲1,715 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,389 lb

▲2,756 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	KubotaL2501	KubotaL4060


PTO Power	20.5 hp	34 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry paper, dual element
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle multi valve, diesel, Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System	Direct injection	Electronic CRS (Common Rail System)
Displacement	100.5 in³	148.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm	2700 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	24.8 hp	42 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	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.	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	Not Published	Tandem pump - gear type
Steering Flow	3.13 gpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 4.9 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 4.7 gpm
Implement Flow	5.15 gpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 9.8 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 9.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.28 gpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 14.7 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 14.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.28 gpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 14.7 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 14.1 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Optional, up to 3 (double-acting valve or float detent valve options, any position)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 540 rpm @ 2550 engine rpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 540 rpm @ 2476 engine rpm
PTO Type	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Transmission driven with overrunning clutch; HST (4WD): Live-continuous running	Live independent (hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1918 lb	3,858 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	SAE Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1389 lb	2,756 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Applicable	41X18LL-16.1
R3 Turf - Front	Not Applicable	27X10.50LL-15
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 15-19.5	4.6 gal-24
R4 Industrial - Front	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 27X8.50-15	10-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	14.9-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	DT (2WD): 5-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 7.2-16	8.3-16

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	7.9 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	8.7 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 gal	13.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	11.4 gal

Loader Lift Height	94.3 in	104.7 in
Loader Breakout Force	2373 lbf	2549 lb (11341 N)
Quick Attach Loader System	Front Loader (LA526 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (OPT))	Mechanical 2-Lever Quick Coupler (standard); Hydraulic 2-Lever Quick Coupler (optional); Single Lever Hose Quick Coupler (optional)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1082 lb	1715 lb

Clutch	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD): Not Applicable	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): N/A
No. of Speeds	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 8 forward, 4 reverse; HST (4WD): 3-range	DT (4WD): 8Fx8R; GST (4WD): 12Fx8R; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 3-Range, 6 speeds (H-DS), infinitely variable in each
Transmission Type	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Gear shift; HST (4WD): Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)	DT (4WD): Gear; GST (4WD): Glide Shift; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): Hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 10.7 mph; HST (4WD): 11.5 mph	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 16.0 mph; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 16.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 3.9 mph; HST (4WD): 10.3 mph	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 15.2 mph; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 15.1 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Rear differential lock, standard

Brakes	Wet disc type	Wet disc type, mechanically activated
Steering	Integral type power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,433 lbs.
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	63.3 in	74.6 in
Overall Width	55.1 in	66.5 in
Ground Clearance	DT (2WD): 13.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 13.4 in	15.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	91.7 in	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 97.6 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): Not Applicable; HSTC (4WD, CAB): 91.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 91.1 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	8.9 ft (2.7 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	DT (2WD): 110.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 106.3 in	129.5 in