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Kubota B2601 vs Kubota LX2620
| Spec | Kubota B2601 | Kubota LX2620 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$20,017 | ~$20,337 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP, base build |
| Size class | Compact | Compact |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Engine hp | 24.3 hp | 23.3 hp |
| PTO hp | 19.5 hp | 19.4 hp |
| Loader lift | 948 lbsat the pivot pin | 1,324 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 1,411 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 1,676 lbs24 in behind the lift points |
| Hydraulic flow | 8.3 GPM | 8.7 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Kubota | Kubota |
| Weight | 1,632 lbs | 1,775 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 6.1 gal | 7.1 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | No | No |
| Hydrostatic | Yes | Yes |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 6 yr / 2000 hr powertrain | 6 yr / 2000 hr powertrain |
A highlighted cell wins its row on the rule named above the table: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price. A lift row is left unwon whenever the two makers measured in different places, or where either of them did not say — a figure quoted at the pivot pin and one quoted 500 mm ahead of it describe the same loader and differ by roughly a third, so ranking them against each other would invent a result. Prices are typical list and move with dealer packages.
From owner discussion and long-term write-ups
What owners of each one say
Kubota B2601
What they like
- It hits the sweet spot between the BX and L series - more ground clearance, lift, and stability than a BX without the size and cost of an L2501
- Kubota's in-house D1105 diesel is a famously durable engine, and staying under 25 PTO HP means no DPF regen hassle
- The mid-PTO supports a belly mower deck, so unlike the Standard L it can do real finish mowing plus loader work
- The 1,411 lb 3-point lift at 24 inches doubles what a BX2380 can hoist, opening up full-size Category 1 implements
- Cruise control comes standard on the HST, which even the pricier L2501 doesn't offer
- The LA435 loader with quick-attach and skid-steer-style coupler option makes bucket and fork swaps painless
- It's light enough at 1,632 lbs to tow behind a half-ton truck on a modest trailer, a real plus for owners who move it between properties
What they complain about
- At 19.5 PTO HP it can run out of steam with a 5-foot rotary cutter in thick brush - owners doing heavy cutting wish for an L3901
- The 948 lb loader lift trails value rivals like the Kioti CK2620 that lift nearly twice as much for similar money
- It's priced close to the bigger Standard L2501, so buyers who don't need the mid-PTO often step up for the extra frame
- The light 1,632 lb chassis needs ballast and careful loading before it feels planted doing loader work
- The 6.1-gallon fuel tank is small, meaning refills during a full day of chores
- R4 industrial tires that most buyers choose are hard on lawns despite the machine's mowing ambitions
Kubota LX2620
What they like
- 8.7 gpm of total pump output from a dual-pump system, more flow than Kubota gives the physically larger L2502
- 1,775 lb bare weight makes it one of the lightest machines that still carries a full Category I hitch and a 3-range HST
- The LA535 reaches 84 in at the pivot pin, enough to clear the side of most utility trailers
- Standard ROPS, value-spec SU and factory cab builds all share this chassis, so the range runs from stripped to enclosed without changing model
- The D1305 stays under the 25 hp line, which keeps it in the lighter emissions band
What they complain about
- 1,676 lb measured 24 in behind the lift points is the lowest hitch rating in the LX range, against 1,962 lb for the LX3520 above it
- Hydrostatic is the only transmission offered at this horsepower - there is no gear build
- 7.1 gallons is the smallest fuel tank in the LX range and half what a Standard L02 carries
- At $20,337 it asks roughly $2,900 more than an L2502 that has more frame, more hitch capacity and a gear-drive option
- The LA535 lifts 1,324 lb at the pivot pin, about 120 lb less than the cheaper L2502's LA526 manages