Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L2501 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1525?

The Massey Ferguson MF 1525 leads on engine hp at 25 hp hp, compared to 24.8 hp hp for the Kubota L2501.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L2501 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1525?

The Massey Ferguson MF 1525 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 1,389 lb lb for the Kubota L2501.

Kubota L2501 vs Massey Ferguson MF 1525

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

Across 3 measurable specs, the Massey Ferguson MF 1525 leads 3 categories to 0. Machine pages: Kubota L2501 and Massey Ferguson MF 1525.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L2501	Massey Ferguson MF 1525
Engine HP (hp)	24.8 hp	▲ 25 hp
PTO HP (hp)	20.5 hp	—
Loader Lift (lb)	1,082 lb	—
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,389 lb	▲ 2,646 lb
Lift Height (in)	94.3 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,373 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.3 gpm	▲ 8.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	10.7 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L2501Massey Ferguson MF 1525

Engine HPhp

24.8 hp

▲25 hp

PTO HPhp

20.5 hp

—

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,082 lb

—

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,389 lb

▲2,646 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	Massey FergusonMF 1525


PTO Power	20.5 hp	Not Published
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel	3-cylinder diesel
Fuel System	Direct injection	Not Published
Displacement	100.5 in³	91.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Massey Ferguson (AGCO)
Engine Power (Gross)	24.8 hp	25 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

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.	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	3.13 gpm	3.2 gpm
Implement Flow	5.15 gpm	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.28 gpm	8.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.28 gpm	8.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	2

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm / 750 rpm (540E)
PTO Type	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Transmission driven with overrunning clutch; HST (4WD): Live-continuous running	Electro-hydraulic
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	1918 lb	2,646 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1389 lb	Not Published

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Applicable	315/80D-16
R3 Turf - Front	Not Applicable	24X8.5-12
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf
R4 Industrial - Rear	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 15-19.5	Not Applicable
R4 Industrial - Front	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 27X8.50-15	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	9.5-18
R1 Agricultural - Front	DT (2WD): 5-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 7.2-16	6.0-12

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 gal	9.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	94.3 in	Not Published
Loader Breakout Force	2373 lbf	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	Front Loader (LA526 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (OPT))	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1082 lb	Not Published

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

Brakes	Wet disc type	Not Published
Steering	Integral type power steering	Not Published
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	63.3 in	66.9 in
Overall Width	55.1 in	43.3 in
Ground Clearance	DT (2WD): 13.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 13.4 in	10.8 in
Height to Top of ROPS	91.7 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	95.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	DT (2WD): 110.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 106.3 in	115.6 in

Kubota L2501 vs Massey Ferguson MF 1525: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L2501 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1525?: The Massey Ferguson MF 1525 leads on engine hp at 25 hp hp, compared to 24.8 hp hp for the Kubota L2501.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L2501 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1525?: The Massey Ferguson MF 1525 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 1,389 lb lb for the Kubota L2501.