Kubota L2501
The Kubota L2501 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 100.47 ci 1.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 23.9 hp / 17.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 24.8 hp / 18.5 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (3-range). Drive type: 4x2 2WD *Gear only. Operating weight: 2425 to 2623 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 23.9 hp / 17.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 24.8 hp / 18.5 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD *Gear only
Fuel & Capacities
10 gal
37.9 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Operating Weight
2425 to 2623 pounds
Overview
![]() | 2014 - 2022
L01 Standard SeriesCompact Utility tractor
L01 Standard Series
Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Kubota L2501 Engine | |
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Kubota 1.6L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 10 gal
37.9 L |
Engine details ... | |
Kubota L2501 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 24.8 hp
18.5 kW |
Engine (net) | 23.9 hp
17.8 kW |
Gear PTO (claimed) | 20.5 hp
15.3 kW |
Hydro PTO (claimed) | 19 hp
14.2 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD *Gear only |
4x4 MFWD 4WD | |
Steering | power |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2205 psi
152.0 bar |
Pump flow | 5.15 gpm
19.5 lpm |
Steering flow | 3.13 gpm
11.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 1918 lbs
870 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1389 lbs
630 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission *Gear |
live *Hydro | |
Clutch | overrunning dry disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 63.3 inches
160 cm |
Weight | 2425 to 2623 pounds |
Front tire | 5-15 |
Rear tire | 11.2-24 (2WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
Charging volts | 12 |
Battery CCA | 490 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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L L2501 published in 2014, by Kubota |
Engine
Engine Detail — 100.47 ci / 1.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 100.47 ci
1.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4x3.6 inches
86 x 91 mm |
Emissions | Tier IV |
Power (net) | 23.9 hp
17.8 kW |
Power (gross) | 24.8 hp
18.5 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed gear | |
hydrostatic |
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Four gears (1-4) in two forward ranges (low/high) plus reverse. | |
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Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (3-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
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Dimensions
Kubota L2501 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5-15. Rear: 11.2-24 (2WD) |
Front: 7.2-16. Rear: 11.2-24 (4WD) | |
Industrial front | 27x8.50-15 (4WD) |
Industrial rear | 15-19.5 (4WD) |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 63.3 inches
160 cm |
2WD Length | 110.6 inches
280 cm |
4WD Length | 106.3 inches
270 cm |
Width | 55.1 inches
139 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 91.7 inches
232 cm |
2WD Ground clearance | 13.6 inches
34 cm |
4WD Ground clearance | 13.4 inches
34 cm |
Front tread | 41.3 inches
104 cm (2WD) |
Front tread | 43.1 inches
109 cm (4WD) |
Rear tread | 43.8/47.1/50.8 inches
111/119/129 cm |
Kubota L2501 Weight | |
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2WD Gear | 2425 lbs
1099 kg |
4WD Gear | 2601 lbs
1179 kg |
4WD Hydro | 2623 lbs
1189 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
Kubota BH77 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota BH77 Backhoe |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota L2501.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Kubota L2501 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota L2501.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Diesel (net): 23.9 hp / 17.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 24.8 hp / 18.5 kW
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