Both compact · Massey Ferguson against Kubota
Massey Ferguson 1825E vs Kubota L2502
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1825E | Kubota L2502 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$16,455 | ~$17,449 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP, base build |
| Size class | Compact | Compact |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Engine hp | 24 hp | 23.3 hp |
| PTO hp | 19.2 hp | 19.8 hp |
| Loader lift | 1,047 lbsat max height | 1,446 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 1,598 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 1,874 lbsat the ball ends |
| Hydraulic flow | 10.9 GPM | 8.3 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Iseki | Kubota |
| Weight | 2,679 lbs | 2,811 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 10 gal | 11.1 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | No | No |
| Hydrostatic | Yes | No |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Warranty | 6 yr 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
Massey Ferguson 1825E
What they like
- You get a genuine compact-frame tractor (2,668 lbs, bigger tires, more clearance) for roughly what a loaded Kubota BX sub-compact costs
- The Iseki-built 1.5L diesel is a proven, quiet powerplant - Iseki has supplied engines to multiple compact tractor brands for decades
- 1,598 lb three-point lift at 24 inches doubles what a BX or Deere 1025R can pick up, so box blades and tillers that stall sub-compacts are no problem
- 10-gallon fuel tank is nearly double a sub-compact's, so you work all day without refueling
- Higher ground clearance and larger rear tires handle rough pasture and rutted trails that beach a BX-class machine
- Simple economy spec means less to break - owners like that there's no fragile trim or extra electronics
- The FLx2407 loader lifts 1,437 lbs, real loader capability for firewood, gravel, and pallet work
What they complain about
- It's an economy model and feels like it - flat sheet-metal fenders, basic seat, and none of the refinement of a Kubota B or Deere 2-series
- The E-series parts-bin ergonomics draw complaints - control placement is functional but awkward compared to Kubota's layout
- AGCO/Massey compact dealers are sparser than Kubota and Deere in much of the US, so check local support first
- Resale value is soft - Masseys in this class sell used at bigger discounts than the equivalent orange or green tractor
- No mid-PTO on the base configuration means belly mower options are limited versus a 1025R or BX
- 24 engine HP is modest for a 2,700 lb tractor - it works, but it's leisurely with heavy loads compared to a 25+ HP Kubota L
Kubota L2502
What they like
- Staying under 25 gross hp keeps it in the emissions band below the one that forces heavier aftertreatment on its bigger siblings
- The LA526 is Kubota-built rather than a bought-in loader, and lifts 1,446 lb at the pivot pin measured at 1,500 mm of height
- 11.1 gallons of fuel on a 2,811 lb machine is a generous tank for the class and keeps a full day of loader work off the jerry can
- All-metal hood and fenders instead of the plastic bodywork used on lighter sub-compacts
- Category I hitch rated 1,874 lb at the lift points, which covers most five- and six-foot implements
- The BH77 backhoe mounts to the same frame, so the machine can be a two-implement tractor without a subframe change
What they complain about
- 23.3 gross hp is the least in the Standard L range, and PTO output falls to 19.8 hp on the gear build and 18.4 hp on the HST
- A five-foot rotary cutter in heavy grass is close to the limit of what 19.8 PTO hp will pull
- Kubota lists no factory cab anywhere in the Standard L02 range, so winter work means an aftermarket enclosure
- The pump is split 5.2 gpm to the implement circuit and 3.1 gpm to steering, the smallest hydraulic package in the series