Kubota L2550 vs Kubota L3301

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

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L2550	Kubota L3301
Engine HP (hp)	29.5 hp	▲ 33 hp
PTO HP (hp)	23.5 hp	▲ 27.7 hp
Weight (lb)	2,250 lb	▲ 2,778 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	992 lb	▲ 1,131 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,810 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 95 in	94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,863 lbf	▲ 2,462 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.7 gpm	▲ 10.1 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 13.5 mph	13.2 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L2550Kubota L3301

Engine HPhp

29.5 hp

▲33 hp

PTO HPhp

23.5 hp

▲27.7 hp

Weightlb

2,250 lb

2,557 lb

2,734 lb

▲2,778 lb

2WD gear4WD gear4WD

Loader Liftlb

882 lb

992 lb

▲1,131 lb

BF400GLA450A

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,810 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	KubotaL2550	KubotaL3301


Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Model	F (2WD), DT (4WD): D1402-DI-A; GST (4WD): D1402-DI-AE	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): D1803-CR-E4-LB1; HST (4WD): D1803-CR-E4-LB2
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel	Liquid-cooled, 3-cylinder, 4-cycle, multi-valve diesel, naturally aspirated, common rail direct injection
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	85.1 in³	111.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2700 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	29.5 hp	33 hp
PTO Power	23.5 hp	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 27.7 hp; HST (4WD): 26.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled, pressurized radiator	Liquid-cooled, water with pressurized radiator
Air Cleaner	Paper element	Dry paper single element
Fuel System	Direct injection	Common rail (CRS) direct injection, electronic fuel injection
Alternator	35 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Open center tandem pump, gear type
Implement Flow	6.7 gpm	6.3 gpm
Steering Flow	2.8 gpm	3.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	10.1 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	10.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 3	Up to 3 (self canceling detent valve or float detent valve options)

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.7 gal	11.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.9 qt	6.3 qt
Crankcase Capacity	6.0 qt	7.1 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 7.5 gal; GST (4WD): 7.1 gal	F (2WD gear): 7.4 gal; DT (4WD gear): 7.5 gal; HST (4WD): 6.2 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.8 qt (4WD)	4.8 qt

PTO Type	Continuous running (live PTO with dual clutch if equipped)	Live independent PTO with hydraulic clutch
PTO Rear	540/1000 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional mid-PTO, 1080/2000 rpm (USA No. 5, Kubota 10-tooth)	No mid-PTO offered
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2425 lb	1998 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1810 lb	1433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control (draft control optional)	Position control

Transmission Type	F (2WD), DT (4WD): Mechanical shuttle, 8F/8R; GST (4WD): Glide Shift Transmission, 8F/8R	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): Synchronized shuttle gear transmission, 8F/8R; HST (4WD): Hydrostatic transmission, 3-range
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 8F/8R; HST (4WD): 3-range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 13.5 mph; GST (4WD): 13.3 mph	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 13.2 mph; HST (4WD): 14.1 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 12.2 mph; GST (4WD): 11.9 mph	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 13.1 mph; HST (4WD): 12.7 mph
Clutch	F (2WD), DT (4WD): Dry single plate or two plate (live PTO if equipped); GST (4WD): Dry single plate	Dry type single stage
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (bevel gear differential)	Rear differential lock standard

Frame Type	Two-post ROPS	Two-post foldable ROPS (factory certified) with retractable seat belt
Steering	F (2WD), DT (4WD): Recirculating ball manual steering or integral power steering (if equipped); GST (4WD): Integral type power steering	Integral power steering
Brakes	Wet disc type	Mechanical wet disc type, pedals can be locked together
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	F (2WD gear): Tubular steel, non-adjustable tread spacing; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	2865 lb (at 41.3 in tread, 2WD and 4WD models)
Drawbar Capacity	1100 lb	730 lb

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	109.1 in (w/o 3P) (without 3-point hitch)	F (2WD gear): 119.1 in; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 116.3 in
Overall Width	51.4 in	55.1 in
Wheelbase	64.6 in	63.3 in
Ground Clearance	F (2WD): 14.6 in; DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 13.6 in	F (2WD gear): 13.6 in; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 13.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.5 ft	F (2WD gear): 8.9 ft; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 10.5 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	79.9 in	91.7 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	F (2WD): 2250 lb; DT (4WD): 2470 lb; GST (4WD): 2557 lb	F (2WD gear): 2557 lb; DT (4WD gear): 2734 lb; HST (4WD): 2778 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Ag: 5.00-15 (2WD) or 7-16 (4WD) front, 11.2-24 rear	R1 Agricultural (standard); R3 Turf; R4 Industrial (4WD)
R1 Agricultural - Front	F (2WD): 5.00-15; DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 7-16	F (2WD gear): 5-15 (7.5L-15 optional); DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 7.2-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	F (2WD gear): 23x8.5-12; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 25x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	13.6-16
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	27x8.5-15 (4WD)
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	15-19.5 (4WD)

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	LA525: 2-Lever Quick Coupler, no tools required to attach and detach loader
Loader Model	BF400G; LA450A	LA525
Loader Lift Height	BF400G: 93.7 in; LA450A: 95 in	LA525: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	BF400G: 882 lb; LA450A: 992 lb	LA525: 1131 lb
Loader Breakout Force	BF400G: 1654 lbf; LA450A: 1863 lbf	LA525: 2462 lbf

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	24 months or 1500 hours (general)

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Kubota L2550 vs Kubota L3301: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L2550 or the Kubota L3301?: The Kubota L3301 leads on engine hp at 33 hp hp, compared to 29.5 hp hp for the Kubota L2550.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L2550 or the Kubota L3301?: The Kubota L3301 leads on pto hp at 27.7 hp hp, compared to 23.5 hp hp for the Kubota L2550.
Which is heavier, the Kubota L2550 or the Kubota L3301?: The Kubota L3301 leads on weight at 2,778 lb lb, compared to 2,250 lb lb for the Kubota L2550.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L2550 or the Kubota L3301?: The Kubota L3301 leads on loader lift at 1,131 lb lb, compared to 992 lb lb for the Kubota L2550.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L2550 or the Kubota L3301?: The Kubota L2550 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,810 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Kubota L3301.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L2550	Kubota L3301
Engine HP (hp)	29.5 hp	▲ 33 hp
PTO HP (hp)	23.5 hp	▲ 27.7 hp
Weight (lb)	2,250 lb	▲ 2,778 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	992 lb	▲ 1,131 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,810 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 95 in	94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,863 lbf	▲ 2,462 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.7 gpm	▲ 10.1 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 13.5 mph	13.2 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L2550Kubota L3301

Engine HPhp

29.5 hp

▲33 hp

PTO HPhp

23.5 hp

▲27.7 hp

Weightlb

2,250 lb

2,557 lb

2,734 lb

▲2,778 lb

2WD gear4WD gear4WD

Loader Liftlb

882 lb

992 lb

▲1,131 lb

BF400GLA450A

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,810 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	KubotaL2550	KubotaL3301


Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Model	F (2WD), DT (4WD): D1402-DI-A; GST (4WD): D1402-DI-AE	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): D1803-CR-E4-LB1; HST (4WD): D1803-CR-E4-LB2
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel	Liquid-cooled, 3-cylinder, 4-cycle, multi-valve diesel, naturally aspirated, common rail direct injection
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	85.1 in³	111.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2700 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	29.5 hp	33 hp
PTO Power	23.5 hp	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 27.7 hp; HST (4WD): 26.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled, pressurized radiator	Liquid-cooled, water with pressurized radiator
Air Cleaner	Paper element	Dry paper single element
Fuel System	Direct injection	Common rail (CRS) direct injection, electronic fuel injection
Alternator	35 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Open center tandem pump, gear type
Implement Flow	6.7 gpm	6.3 gpm
Steering Flow	2.8 gpm	3.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	10.1 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	10.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 3	Up to 3 (self canceling detent valve or float detent valve options)

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.7 gal	11.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.9 qt	6.3 qt
Crankcase Capacity	6.0 qt	7.1 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 7.5 gal; GST (4WD): 7.1 gal	F (2WD gear): 7.4 gal; DT (4WD gear): 7.5 gal; HST (4WD): 6.2 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.8 qt (4WD)	4.8 qt

PTO Type	Continuous running (live PTO with dual clutch if equipped)	Live independent PTO with hydraulic clutch
PTO Rear	540/1000 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional mid-PTO, 1080/2000 rpm (USA No. 5, Kubota 10-tooth)	No mid-PTO offered
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2425 lb	1998 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1810 lb	1433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control (draft control optional)	Position control

Transmission Type	F (2WD), DT (4WD): Mechanical shuttle, 8F/8R; GST (4WD): Glide Shift Transmission, 8F/8R	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): Synchronized shuttle gear transmission, 8F/8R; HST (4WD): Hydrostatic transmission, 3-range
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 8F/8R; HST (4WD): 3-range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 13.5 mph; GST (4WD): 13.3 mph	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 13.2 mph; HST (4WD): 14.1 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 12.2 mph; GST (4WD): 11.9 mph	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 13.1 mph; HST (4WD): 12.7 mph
Clutch	F (2WD), DT (4WD): Dry single plate or two plate (live PTO if equipped); GST (4WD): Dry single plate	Dry type single stage
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (bevel gear differential)	Rear differential lock standard

Frame Type	Two-post ROPS	Two-post foldable ROPS (factory certified) with retractable seat belt
Steering	F (2WD), DT (4WD): Recirculating ball manual steering or integral power steering (if equipped); GST (4WD): Integral type power steering	Integral power steering
Brakes	Wet disc type	Mechanical wet disc type, pedals can be locked together
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	F (2WD gear): Tubular steel, non-adjustable tread spacing; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	2865 lb (at 41.3 in tread, 2WD and 4WD models)
Drawbar Capacity	1100 lb	730 lb

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	109.1 in (w/o 3P) (without 3-point hitch)	F (2WD gear): 119.1 in; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 116.3 in
Overall Width	51.4 in	55.1 in
Wheelbase	64.6 in	63.3 in
Ground Clearance	F (2WD): 14.6 in; DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 13.6 in	F (2WD gear): 13.6 in; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 13.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.5 ft	F (2WD gear): 8.9 ft; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 10.5 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	79.9 in	91.7 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	F (2WD): 2250 lb; DT (4WD): 2470 lb; GST (4WD): 2557 lb	F (2WD gear): 2557 lb; DT (4WD gear): 2734 lb; HST (4WD): 2778 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Ag: 5.00-15 (2WD) or 7-16 (4WD) front, 11.2-24 rear	R1 Agricultural (standard); R3 Turf; R4 Industrial (4WD)
R1 Agricultural - Front	F (2WD): 5.00-15; DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 7-16	F (2WD gear): 5-15 (7.5L-15 optional); DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 7.2-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	F (2WD gear): 23x8.5-12; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 25x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	13.6-16
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	27x8.5-15 (4WD)
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	15-19.5 (4WD)

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	LA525: 2-Lever Quick Coupler, no tools required to attach and detach loader
Loader Model	BF400G; LA450A	LA525
Loader Lift Height	BF400G: 93.7 in; LA450A: 95 in	LA525: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	BF400G: 882 lb; LA450A: 992 lb	LA525: 1131 lb
Loader Breakout Force	BF400G: 1654 lbf; LA450A: 1863 lbf	LA525: 2462 lbf

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	24 months or 1500 hours (general)

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Kubota L2550 vs Kubota L3301: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L2550 or the Kubota L3301?

The Kubota L3301 leads on engine hp at 33 hp hp, compared to 29.5 hp hp for the Kubota L2550.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L2550 or the Kubota L3301?

The Kubota L3301 leads on pto hp at 27.7 hp hp, compared to 23.5 hp hp for the Kubota L2550.

Which is heavier, the Kubota L2550 or the Kubota L3301?

The Kubota L3301 leads on weight at 2,778 lb lb, compared to 2,250 lb lb for the Kubota L2550.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L2550 or the Kubota L3301?

The Kubota L3301 leads on loader lift at 1,131 lb lb, compared to 992 lb lb for the Kubota L2550.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L2550 or the Kubota L3301?

The Kubota L2550 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,810 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Kubota L3301.

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