Head to head · Utility

Kubota B2530 vs Kubota L1-255

Kubota B2530 Tractor
KubotaModel A

Kubota B2530

Utility

power
24.7 hp
displacement
68.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full B2530 specs
Kubota L1-255 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota L1-255

Utility

power
24.7 hp
displacement
89.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full L1-255 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
B253024.7 hp
L1-25524.7 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

B2530 is in the 15th percentile; L1-255 is in the 15th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ L1-255 higher · +20.7 ci (+30%)
B253068.5 ci
L1-25589.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

B2530 is in the 8th percentile; L1-255 is in the 15th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
B25303
L1-2553
Median Utility Tractor4

B2530 is in the 23rd percentile; L1-255 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ L1-255 higher · +7 (+78%)
B25309
L1-25516
Median Utility Tractor12

B2530 is in the 35th percentile; L1-255 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

B2530 (A)L1-255 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota B2530Kubota L1-255Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelB2530L1-255—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota B2530Kubota L1-255Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelD1105-E2-D21-EUD1462—
Power Output24.7hp24.7hpSame
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,700RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement68.5ci89.2ci▲ L1-255+20.7 ci · +30%
Bore3.1in3.4in▲ L1-255+0.3 in · +10%
Stroke3.1in3.2in▲ L1-255+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecKubota B2530Kubota L1-255Difference
TypeGear ShiftShuttle / Glideshift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota B2530Kubota L1-255Difference
Length108in116in▲ L1-255+8 in · +7%
Width43.1in52in▲ L1-255+8.9 in · +21%
Height90.2in56.1in▲ B2530+34.1 in · +61%
Operating Weight1,598lb2,183lb▲ L1-255+585 lb · +37%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota B2530Kubota L1-255Difference
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota B2530Kubota L1-255Difference
TypeTransmission / IndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 32,500rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota B2530Kubota L1-255Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryCategory 1I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,140lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota B2530Kubota L1-255Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—
Brake TypeWet DiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota B2530Kubota L1-255Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota B2530Kubota L1-255Difference
Coolant1.2galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecKubota B2530Kubota L1-255Difference
TypeOpen, ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 15th percentile (24.7 hp)B · 15th percentile (24.7 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 8th percentile (68.5 ci)B · 15th percentile (89.2 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 35th percentile (9)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 7th percentile (1,598 lb)B · 13th percentile (2,183 lb)
A · B2530B · L1-255Median Utility Tractor
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