Production years
2014-2022
Kubota tractor ยท 2014-2022
Kubota L2501 Tractor
The Kubota L2501 is a 24.8-gross-hp compact utility tractor well suited to property maintenance, mowing, light loader work, and three-point implements. Gear models provide 20.5 PTO hp, while hydrostatic models provide 19 PTO hp, so transmission choice should follow the intended work.
Engine
1.6L three-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
Power
24.8 hp gross engine; 20.5 hp gear PTO or 19 hp hydro PTO
Weight, approx.
2,425-2,623 lb
Kubota L2501 specifications
| Production years | 2014-2022 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L three-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel |
| Power | 24.8 hp gross engine; 20.5 hp gear PTO or 19 hp hydro PTO |
| Transmission | 8-speed gear or hydrostatic |
| Drive | 2WD gear or 4WD MFWD |
| Weight, approx. | 2,425-2,623 lb |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm |
What the L2501 is used for
The L2501 works well for finish or rotary mowing, box-blade and landscape work, material handling with an appropriate loader, and light ground-engaging work. Its Category I hitch and 1,389-pound rear lift rating at 24 inches behind the lift point support a broad range of compact-tractor implements.
Choose the gear version for direct mechanical simplicity and the listed 20.5 PTO hp. Choose the hydrostatic version when frequent direction and speed changes, such as loader or mowing work, are more important than the higher gear-model PTO rating.
Why the Kubota L2501 stands out
The L2501 has a 1.6L direct-injection diesel engine, power steering, wet disc brakes, folding two-post ROPS, open-center hydraulics, and an available 4WD MFWD layout. TractorData lists 2,425 pounds for the 2WD gear model, 2,601 pounds for the 4WD gear model, and 2,623 pounds for the 4WD hydrostatic model.
Buying a used Kubota L2501
Confirm whether the tractor is gear or hydrostatic and 2WD or 4WD, because PTO output, PTO engagement, and base weight vary. Test the loader and three-point hitch through their full travel, inspect front-axle and tire condition on 4WD examples, and verify that the PTO safety and ROPS hardware are intact.
Kubota L2501 frequently asked questions
How much PTO horsepower does a Kubota L2501 have?
The gear model is rated at 20.5 PTO hp and the hydrostatic model at 19 PTO hp.
Is the Kubota L2501 available with four-wheel drive?
Yes. Four-wheel-drive MFWD versions were available with either gear or hydrostatic transmission.
What replaced the Kubota L2501?
The L2502 followed the L2501 in the L02 Standard Series.
Specifications are commonly cited figures for general reference; exact figures vary by year and serial number, so confirm against TractorData.com and the machine's records. Values and prices of used tractors vary by condition and region. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.