Kubota L2501

[dodge man]

While a fun project I sure wouldn’t add a turbo unless your into modifying stuff.

I own a JD 2025r which is at the 25hp limit so no DPF, it about 1250cc displacement. I owned a Kubota BX 2350 before, 900cc displacement and 23 hp. I thought the JD might feel like it had quite a bit more power because of its larger displacement but it doesn’t. It feels like 2 more horsepower. It’s a good fit for my tractor but the 2025r is a frame size smaller than a Kubota L size.

I’m not trying to talk you out of it but if what you have is working fine I’d just live with the regens.

 

[Rdrcr]

While a fun project I sure wouldn’t add a turbo unless your into modifying stuff.

I’m not trying to talk you out of it but if what you have is working fine I’d just live with the regens.

The Turbo Kit installation is a simple 2-3 hour job that’s only slightly more involved than a muffler swap on the L2501. It’s completely bolt-on and aside from the installation itself, no other modifications or fabrication is required. Super easy.

The OP stated he’s tired with the annoyance and wasted fuel from the Regens on his B3350. Seems to me that he no longer wishes to live with the emissions complications and would prefer a replacement machine.

Mike

 

[2manyrocks]

Are these custom made to each order or do you keep an inventory of turbo kits?

 

[Yander]

The Turbo Kit installation is a simple 2-3 hour job that’s only slightly more involved than a muffler swap on the L2501. It’s completely bolt-on and aside from the installation itself, no other modifications or fabrication is required. Super easy.

The OP stated he’s tired with the annoyance and wasted fuel from the Regens on his B3350. Seems to me that he no longer wishes to live with the emissions complications and would prefer a replacement machine.

Mike

Hmmm, wonder if one exists for a Yanmar SA425?

 

[Rdrcr]

Are these custom made to each order or do you keep an inventory of turbo kits?

Right now, they're made to order with an ETA of 3-6 weeks. Perhaps, sometime down the road they will be a 'stocked' item.

Mike

 

[Rdrcr]

Hmmm, wonder if one exists for a Yanmar SA425?

Not to my knowledge but, I'm sure we'll be looking for other applicable applications in the future. Right now, guys in the high elevations are really happy using the Turbo Kits for altitude compensation. Most guys are not even adjusting the factory fuel settings and leaving them completely stock. Those folks are reporting a restoration of lost performance (and a marginal gain in power), a drop in recorded EGT's and a significant reduction of engine smoke or completely eliminating smoke altogether.

Mike

 

[drumminj]

The Turbo Kit installation is a simple 2-3 hour job that’s only slightly more involved than a muffler swap on the L2501. It’s completely bolt-on and aside from the installation itself, no other modifications or fabrication is required. Super easy.

Not bashing the turbo at all (I think it's awesome what you did and that you're able to share with others), but didn't you also have to adjust the fuel intake in addition to the bolt-on parts?

Edit: sorry, see you mention this in a more recent post I hadn't read yet. So not everyone needs to adjust the fuel settings. That's cool

 

[Williy]

Here is some info that might be of help if you purchase the
L2501

Web pages for kubota L2501 pro;blems - Swisscows

swisscows.com

7 Most Common Kubota L2501 Problems - Farm Sun Seed

The Kubota L2501 is an incredibly versatile compact utility tractor that can handle most 60" attachments without problems.

www.farmsunseed.com

willy

 

[Ricn]

Have run 60 inch flail mower thru 20 acres for several years on my 2501 at pretty normal speed never feeling the need for a turbo, I am retired though and not in a hurry. Were I to upgrade, but won't, I'd get a 3901, 3902 now.

 

[Rdrcr]

^^^^
That’s too bad because the Turbo Kit would certainly speed-up your mowing chores and effortlessly power the flail mower. Plus, the Turbo Kit is much less expensive than the price difference between the L2501 vs. L3901.

Mike

 

[cathy liebchen]

Just get the MX6000 turbo. The 2501 is not very heavy and that makes it very limited

 

[Rdrcr]

^^^^
You do realize that the MX is a substantial upgrade in size/weight and a LOT more expensive than the Standard L series tractor, correct?

You don’t typically see an MX compared to an L2501, lol

Mike

 

[jyoutz]

^^^^
You do realize that the MX is a substantial upgrade in size/weight and a LOT more expensive than the Standard L series tractor, correct?

You don’t typically see an MX compared to an L2501, lol

Mike

I sure do love mine though. I never run out of HP and the stability is a noticeable upgrade.

 

[2manyrocks]

Things that strain my L2501 are no problem with my MX5200. Only thing that I see as a negative is the DPF on the MX. I needed to pull some wood off a hillside yesterday and regen started. I had to park and wait for the regen to finish because the regen required too much RPM to safely operate on the hillside.

 

[Rdrcr]

^^^^
I’d love to have an MX too! But, might be overkill for my property….well I can think of a couple tasks that I could get done a whole lot quicker and more efficiently with one! Hmmm…

Mike

 

[JethroB]

Things that strain my L2501 are no problem with my MX5200. Only thing that I see as a negative is the DPF on the MX. I needed to pull some wood off a hillside yesterday and regen started. I had to park and wait for the regen to finish because the regen required too much RPM to safely operate on the hillside.

I too ran into the same issue recently while running a tiller near a building when a regen wanted to happen. Only maybe the second time of running Grand L’s for over 400 hours so only a minor annoyance.

I didn’t notice the flashing REGEN/Raise RPM’s indicator lights on the console at first. When it hit 103% it started beeping.

 

[jyoutz]

Things that strain my L2501 are no problem with my MX5200. Only thing that I see as a negative is the DPF on the MX. I needed to pull some wood off a hillside yesterday and regen started. I had to park and wait for the regen to finish because the regen required too much RPM to safely operate on the hillside.

Most of my regens seem to happen while I’m grading the road or rotary cutting. I just raise the rpms and keep working.

 

[2manyrocks]

I have a gear drive MX. If it were an HST, I could have more easily reduced my ground speed to compensate for the increased RPM and continued operating on the hillside while the regen was in process, but with the gear drive, it seemed more prudent to park and let the regen run its course.

 

[jyoutz]

I have a gear drive MX. If it were an HST, I could have more easily reduced my ground speed to compensate for the increased RPM and continued operating on the hillside while the regen was in process, but with the gear drive, it seemed more prudent to park and let the regen run its course.

Makes sense. Mine is HST

 

[Mudfarmer]

I've used 25 HP CUTs for 40 years around my hilly [30 head] cattle and tree farm. Plenty of power.