Contents
Dimensions
| Kubota L2501 | 2WD | 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Length | 110.6 in (2810 mm) | 106.3 in (2810 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 63.3 in (1610 mm) | 63.3 in (1610 mm) |
| Overall Width | 55.1 in (1400 mm) | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
| Ground Clearance | 13.6 in (345 mm) | 13.4 in (340 mm) |
| Overall Height with ROPS | 91.7 in (2330 mm) | 91.7 in (2330 mm) |
| Front Tread | 41.3 in (1050 mm) | 43.1 in (1095 mm) |
| Rear Tread | 43.8 in (1115 mm) 47.1 in (1195 mm) 50.8 in (1290 mm) |
43.8 in (1115 mm) 47.1 in (1195 mm) 50.8 in (1290 mm) |
| Min Turning Radius (w/ brake) | 94.5 in (2400 mm) | 98.4 in (2500 mm) |
| Front Tire Size | 5-15 | 7.2-16 (27×8.50-15) |
| Rear Tire Size | 11.2-24 | 11.2-24 (15-19.5 R4) |
Operator Environment
| ROPS | Factory certified two post foldable ROPS with retractable seat belt |
| Safety Start Switches | PTO / Shuttle (F/DT)/HST Range (HST) Neutral Switches |
| Dashboard | Deluxe dash with analog tachometer, temperature gauge, fuel gauge and LCD hour and error message |
| OPC | Operator presence control system, engine shutoff type |
| Parking Brake | Interlocking brake pedals, and depress pedal and latch with the parking brake lever |
| SMV sign | Slow moving vehicle sign |
Weight
| Operating Weight (2WD, Manual) | 2425 lb (1100 kg) |
| Operating Weight (4WD, Manual) | 2601 lb (1180 kg) |
| Operating Weight (4WD, HST) | 2623 lb (1190 kg) |
| Front Axle Load | 2865 lb (1300 kg) |
| Rear Axle Load | 2865 lb (1300 kg) |
| Front Weight (V42000, Option 1) | 7x 44 lb (7x 20 kg) |
| Front Weight (V42000, Option 2) | 7x 55 lb (7x 25 kg) |
| Rear Wheel Weight (V97000) | 6x 61.6 lb (6x 28 kg) |
Engine Details
| Number Of Cylinders | 3 |
| Engine Make | Kubota |
| Engine Model | Kubota D1703-M-DI-E4 |
| Displacement | 100.5 cu in (1.647 L) |
| Bore | 3.43 in (87 mm) |
| Stroke | 3.64 in (92.4 mm) |
| Engine Type | Vertical, Water-Cooled 4 cycle diesel |
| Net Horsepower | 23.9 hp (17.8 kw) |
| Gross Horsepower | 24.8 hp (18.5 kw) |
| PTO Power | 20.5 hp (15.3 kw) / 19.0 hp (14.2 kw) |
| Power Measured @ | 2200 rpm |
| Peak Torque | 70.2 lb ft (95.2 Nm) |
| Torque Measured @ | 1500 rpm |
| Air Cleaner | Dry Paper Single Element (Dual Optional) |
| Lubrication | Forced lubricaton by trochoidal pump |
| Governor | Mechanical control |
| Injection pump | Indirect injection |
| Fuel Filter | 1-Spin on type fuel filter with water separator with manual drain cock |
| Oil Filter | Sheet net and replaceable treated paper element, spin on oil filter |
| Fuel Shutoff | Electric activated engine stop mechanism |
| Throttle | Hand and foot operated throttle |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Emission Standards | US EPA Tier 4 + EU Stage V |
Electrical System
| Operating Voltage | 12 V |
| Alternator | 40 amps |
| Battery | 12V, CCA 490, RC: 123 min |
| Ground | Negative |
| Starter | 12 V |
| Working Lights | Fender mounted 4-way flashers + 2 headlights + 2 tail lights with hazard flashers and turn signals |
Transmission
| Kubota L2501 | Manual | HST |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear shift | Hydrostatic transmission |
| Clutch Type | Overrunning dry disc type single stage | Overrunning dry disc type single stage |
| Number Of Gears | 8F / 4R | Infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
| Max Forward Speed | 10.7 mph (17.3 km/h) | 11.5 mph (18.5 km/h) |
| Max Reverse Speed | 3.9 mph (6.2 km/h) | 10.3 mph (16.6 km/h) |
| Steering | Integral type power steering | Integral type power steering |
| Service Brakes | Wet disk | Wet disk |
PTO (Power Take-Off)
| Kubota L2501 | Gear-Drive | HST |
|---|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | Transmission driven | Live-continuous running |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 | 540 |
| PTO / Engine RPM | 540 @ 1910 | 540 @ 2105 |
| PTO Horsepower | 20.5 hp (15.3 kw) | 19.0 hp (14.2 kw) |
| Rear PTO Shaft | 1 3/8″ SAE 6-Spline Shaft | 1 3/8″ SAE 6-Spline Shaft |
| PTO Shield | Flip-up type PTO shield | Flip-up type PTO shield |
Hydraulic System
| Type | Open center |
| Pump Type | Tandem pump gear type |
| Hydraulic Pump Output | 5.15 gal/min (19.5 L/min) |
| Power Steering Pump Output | 3.11 gal/min (11.8 L/min) |
| Total Hydraulic Flow | 8.26 gal/min (31.3 L/min) |
| System Pressure | 2205 psi (15200 kPa) |
| Number of remote valves | Up to 3 – Self canceling detent valve or float detent valve options |
| Hydraulic filter type | Spin-on hydraulic filter |
3-Point Hitch
| Lift Control Type | Position control |
| Lift Arms | Rigid lower link ends with telescoping stabilizers |
| Right Link Adjustment | Turn Buckle |
| 3-Point Hitch Type | Category I |
| 3 Point Hitch Lift Capacity @ Ends | 1918 lb (870 kg) |
| 3 Point Hitch Lift Capacity @ 24″ | 1389 lb (630 kg) |
Drawbar
| Drawbar Type | Fixed / Swinging (optional) |
| Drawbar Tongue Weight | 1430 lb (650 kg) |
Service Refill Capacities
| Kubota L2501 | 2WD Manual | 4WD Manual | 4WD HST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10 gal (38 L) | 10 gal (38 L) | 10 gal (38 L) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
| Cooling System Capacity | 1.6 gal (6 L) | 1.6 gal (6 L) | 1.6 gal (6 L) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 7.1 gal (26.9 L) | 7.3 gal (27.6 L) | 6.2 gal (23.5 L) |
| Front Axle (4WD Bevel Gear Cases) | 1.7 gal (6.5 L) | 1.7 gal (6.5 L) |
Kubota L2501 Attachments
The Kubota L2501 compact utility tractor is designed for versatility, offering a wide range of attachment options to handle jobs around the farm, job site, or property.
A key highlight is the Kubota LA525 Front-End Loader, providing reliable lifting and material handling performance.
Kubota LA525 Loader
| A. Maximum Lift Height (to bucket pivot pin) | 94.3 in (2394 mm) |
| B. Maximum Lift Height under Level Bucket | 87.6 in (2224 mm) |
| C. Clearance with Bucket Dumped | 76.2 in (1936 mm) |
| D. Reach at Maximum Lift Height (dumping reach) | 25.4 in (645 mm) |
| E. Maximum Dump angle | 40° |
| F. Reach with Bucket on Ground | 63.7 in (1618 mm) |
| G. Bucket Roll-back angle | 31° |
| H. Digging Depth | 6.9 in (176 mm) |
| I. Overall Height in Carry Position | 51.3 in (1302 mm) |
| U. Lift Capacity (bucket pivot pin, maximum height) | 1082 lb (491 kg) |
| V. Lift Capacity (500 mm forward, maximum height) | 820 lb (372 kg) |
| W. Lift Capacity (bucket pivot pin, 1500 mm height) | 1431 lb (649 kg) |
| X. Lift Capacity (1500 mm height) | 1135 lb (515 kg) |
| Y. Breakout Force (bucket pivot pin) | 2373 lbf (10.55 kN) |
| Z. Breakout Force (500 mm forward) | 1806 lbf (8.03 kN) |
| VV. Bucket Roll-back Force at Maximum Height | 2114 lbf (9.40 kN) |
| XX. Bucket Roll-back Force at 1500 mm | 2618 lbf (11.65 kN) |
| ZZ. Bucket Roll-back Force at Ground level | 2146 lbf (9.55 kN) |
| a. Bucket Length | 19.7 in (500 mm) |
| Raising Time (rated flow) | 2.8 sec |
| Lowering Time (rated flow) | 2.0 sec |
| Bucket Dumping Time (rated flow) | 1.8 sec |
| Bucket Roll-back Time (rated flow) | 2.1 sec |
LA525 Loader Options: 2-Lever Quick Coupler (L2215); 66″ 2-Lever Quick Coupler Square Back Bucket (L2256); 60″ Pin-on Bucket (L2242); 2-Lever Quick Coupler Bale Spear (L2237); 2-Lever Quick Coupler Pallet Fork Frame (L2238); 36″ Pallet Forks (K9048); Bucket Rod Indicator (L2130).
For digging tasks, the Kubota BH77 Backhoe is a perfect match, delivering strong digging depth and smooth operation.
Kubota BH77 Backhoe
| A. Transport Height | 80.3 in (2040 mm) |
| B. Stabilizer Spread – Transport | 51.8 in (1315 mm) |
| C. Ground Clearance | 11.5 in (292 mm) |
| E. Overall Width | 54.9 in (1394 mm) |
| F. Maximum Digging Depth | 93.6 in (2378 mm) |
| G. Digging Depth, 2 ft. Flat Bottom | 89.8 in (2280 mm) |
| H. Digging Depth, 8 ft. Flat Bottom | 69.2 in (1758 mm) |
| J. Operating Height, Fully Raised | 119.3 in (3029 mm) |
| K. Loading Height | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
| L. Loading Reach | 50.8 in (1290 mm) |
| M. Reach from Swing Pivot | 124.3 in (3156 mm) |
| N. Swing Pivot to Rear Axle Center Line | 37.6 in (954 mm) |
| P. Bucket Rotation | 180° |
| R. Stabilizer Spread – Operating | 69.0 in (1753 mm) |
| A3. Angle of Departure (per SAE J1234) | 17.3° |
| U. Leveling Angle | 10.2° |
| Swing Arc | 180° |
| Bucket Digging Force | 3421 lbf (15.22 kN) |
| Dipperstick Digging Force | 2190 lbf (97.38 kN) |
| Boom Cylinder, Extend | 3.5 sec |
| Boom Cylinder, Retract | 3.1 sec |
| Swing Cylinder, From 90° | 2.1 sec |
| Dipperstick Cylinder, Extend | 4.9 sec |
| Dipperstick Cylinder, Retract | 3.4 sec |
| Bucket Cylinder, Extend | 3.2 sec |
| Bucket Cylinder, Retract | 2.5 sec |
| Stabilizer Cylinder, Lower | 2.4 sec |
| Stabilizer Cylinder, Raise | 2.0 sec |
Kubota BH77 Backhoe Buckets: 10″ Bucket (BT1950A); 12″ Bucket (BT1951A); 16″ Bucket (BT1952A); 24″ Bucket (BT1953A).
The L2501 can also be equipped with a rear rotary cutter with a maximum cutting width of 60 inches, making it ideal for pasture maintenance and clearing brush. In winter, the rear-mounted snow blower ensures efficient snow removal, while a rotary tiller preps soil for planting seasons. Additional attachments like rear blades are available for grading and driveway maintenance. Altogether, the Kubota L2501’s wide compatibility with implements makes it a powerful and adaptable choice for year-round work.
