Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L2501 or the New Holland Workmaster 25S?

The Kubota L2501 leads on engine hp at 24.8 hp hp, compared to 24.7 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 25S.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L2501 or the New Holland Workmaster 25S?

The Kubota L2501 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 17.2 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 25S.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L2501 or the New Holland Workmaster 25S?

The Kubota L2501 leads on loader lift at 1,082 lb lb, compared to 1,005 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 25S.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L2501 or the New Holland Workmaster 25S?

The Kubota L2501 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,389 lb lb, compared to 728 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 25S.

Kubota L2501 vs New Holland Workmaster 25S

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 8 categories to 0. Machine pages: Kubota L2501 and New Holland Workmaster 25S.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L2501	New Holland Workmaster 25S
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 24.8 hp	24.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 20.5 hp	17.2 hp
Weight (lb)	—	1,444 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,082 lb	1,005 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,389 lb	728 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 94.3 in	72 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,373 lbf	2,078 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 8.3 gpm	6.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 10.7 mph	9.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L2501New Holland Workmaster 25S

Engine HPhp

▲24.8 hp

24.7 hp

PTO HPhp

▲20.5 hp

17.2 hp

Weightlb

—

1,444 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,082 lb

1,005 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,389 lb

728 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	New HollandWorkmaster 25S


PTO Power	20.5 hp	17.2 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel	3-cylinder, naturally aspirated diesel
Fuel System	Direct injection	In-line injection pump
Displacement	100.5 in³	76.9 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm	3000 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	24.8 hp	24.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4B Final

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	1,444 lb (ROPS tractor only)
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	1,805 lb (Cab tractor only)

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 warranty (2-year bumper-to-bumper + 4-year powertrain)

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear
Steering Flow	3.13 gpm	2.1 gpm
Implement Flow	5.15 gpm	4.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.28 gpm	6.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.28 gpm	6.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	0

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Transmission driven with overrunning clutch; HST (4WD): Live-continuous running	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Lift-hold-lower
Hitch Lift Capacity	1918 lb	992 lb at ball ends
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Standard (2,500 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1389 lb	728 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Applicable	26X12.0-12
R3 Turf - Front	Not Applicable	18X8.50-10
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R4 Industrial	R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 15-19.5	26X12.0-12
R4 Industrial - Front	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 27X8.50-15	18X8.50-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Front	DT (2WD): 5-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 7.2-16	Not Applicable

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	3.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	3.0 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 gal	6.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	0.5 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	3.0 gal

Loader Lift Height	94.3 in	72 in
Loader Breakout Force	2373 lbf	2,078 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Front Loader (LA526 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (OPT))	100LC: Quick Mount system (no tools)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1082 lb	1,005 lb

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	Infinite (2-range)
Transmission Type	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Gear shift; HST (4WD): Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)	2-Range Hydrostatic / Dual Pedal
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 10.7 mph; HST (4WD): 11.5 mph	9.1 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 3.9 mph; HST (4WD): 10.3 mph	5.5 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical, foot-operated rear diff lock

Brakes	Wet disc type	Wet, multi-disc
Steering	Integral type power steering	Central support, bevel gear type
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD (FWD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	63.3 in	56.1 in
Overall Width	55.1 in	46.7 in
Ground Clearance	DT (2WD): 13.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 13.4 in	12 in
Height to Top of ROPS	91.7 in	90 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	87.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	64 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	94 in
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	DT (2WD): 110.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 106.3 in	97.4 in

Kubota L2501 vs New Holland Workmaster 25S: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L2501 or the New Holland Workmaster 25S?: The Kubota L2501 leads on engine hp at 24.8 hp hp, compared to 24.7 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 25S.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L2501 or the New Holland Workmaster 25S?: The Kubota L2501 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 17.2 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 25S.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L2501 or the New Holland Workmaster 25S?: The Kubota L2501 leads on loader lift at 1,082 lb lb, compared to 1,005 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 25S.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L2501 or the New Holland Workmaster 25S?: The Kubota L2501 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,389 lb lb, compared to 728 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 25S.