Kubota L2501 vs Kubota L4060

Across 9 measurable specs, the Kubota L4060 leads 9 categories to 0. Machine pages: Kubota L2501 and Kubota L4060.

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	KubotaL2501	KubotaL4060

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Model	D1703-M-DI-E4	V2403-CR-E4-GL2
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel	Naturally aspirated, multi-valve, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	100.47 in³	148.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	24.8 hp	42 hp
PTO Power	19 hp	32.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry paper single element (dual optional)	Dry paper, dual element
Fuel System	Direct injection	Electronic CRS (Common Rail System)
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Open center tandem pump, gear type	Tandem pump - gear type
Implement Flow	5.15 gpm	9.4 gpm
Steering Flow	3.11 gpm	4.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.26 gpm	14.1 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.26 gpm	14.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	None standard (up to 3 optional)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 3: self-canceling detent valve or float detent valve	Optional, up to 3: double-acting valve or float detent valve, any position
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 gal	13.5 gal
Coolant Capacity	6.3 qt	7.9 qt
Crankcase Capacity	6.0 qt	8.7 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	HST (4WD): 6.2 gal; DT (2WD): 7.1 gal; DT (4WD): 7.3 gal	11.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.9 qt	6.9 qt
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	F (2WD), DT (4WD): Transmission driven with overrunning clutch; HST (4WD): Live-continuous running	Live independent (hydraulic clutch)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2476 engine rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	No mid-PTO offered	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	SAE Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,918 lb	3,858 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,389 lb	2,760 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)	Hydrostatic
No. of Speeds	3-range	3-Range, 6 speeds (H-DS), infinitely variable in each
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.5 mph	16.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	10.3 mph	15.1 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock standard	Rear differential lock, standard
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Integral type power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc type	Wet disc type, mechanically activated
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Suspension seat with fore/aft travel adjustment and suspension tension adjustment	Deluxe suspension seat with swivel (standard); Air-Ride seat (optional)
Front Axle Type	Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Front Axle Rating	2,865 lb (4WD, at 43.1 in tread)	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	730 lb	1,433 lb
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Width	55.1 in	66.5 in
Wheelbase	63.3 in	74.6 in
Ground Clearance	13.4 in	14.2 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.2 ft (with brake applied)	8.9 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	91.7 in	97.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	n/a (ROPS model)
Overall Length	106.3 in (without 3-point hitch)	129.5 in (with 3-point hitch)
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	2,623 lb	3,759 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
▶Tire Options
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.2-16	8.3-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	14.9-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27-10.50LL15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41-18LLx16.1
R4 Industrial - Front	27X8.50-15	10-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	17.5L-24
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	Front Loader (LA525 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler)	2-lever mechanical quick coupler (standard); 2-lever hydraulic quick coupler (optional); single-lever hose coupler (optional)
Loader Model	LA525	LA805
Loader Lift Height	94.3 in (at pivot pin)	104.7 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,082 lb (at pivot pin)	1,715 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	2,373 lbf (at pivot pin)	2,549 lb
▶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	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
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	Kubota Standard L & MX Series Brush Guard Insert Kit $269.00	Kubota Grand L60 Series Brush Guard Insert (L3560-L6060) $289.00

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Kubota L2501 vs Kubota L4060: Quick Answers

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 32.5 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the Kubota L2501.

Which is heavier, the Kubota L2501 or the Kubota L4060?

The Kubota L4060 leads on weight at 3,759 lb lb, compared to 2,623 lb lb 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 2,760 lb lb, compared to 1,389 lb lb for the Kubota L2501.

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