Is the Kubota L2501 the largest 25 hp, non regen tractor?

[Jstpssng]

The OP apparently wants to avoid the complexity of DPF technology.

If that's his real criteria than he should stop worrying about HP and start looking at Masseys.

 

[hornett22]

I prefer three cylinder diesels, based on my ownership history of both Kubota three cylinder (L3560) and Kubota four cylinder (B3300 SU) diesel engine tractors.

The OP apparently wants to avoid the complexity of DPF technology.
Three cylinder engines are less complex than four cylinder engines.

Yeah, another cylinder adds a whole new world of complexity.

 

[LD1]

I went from an L3400 to a MX5100. Which is a 46% increase in weight.

Dad still has the L3400. It does NOT take a 50% increase in bare weight to "notice" a capability difference.

Sure, a couple of hundred pounds may go largely unnoticed. But you certainly dont need an additional 50% to "notice" a difference. It all depends on the tractor and frame and tire size and several other variables.

My MX is listed at 3770#. By this logic I'd need a 5655# tractor to "feel" a "real" difference. I'd think I'd feel a difference before having to go all the way up to a M5 kubota

But to answer the OP's question, the all seem to stop just shy of the 3000 pound mark.

So if your looking for a unicorn 4000 pound tractor and still skirt the emissions by staying under 25hp, they dont exist.

 

[4570Man]

I prefer three cylinder diesels, based on my ownership history of both Kubota three cylinder (L3560) and Kubota four cylinder (B3300 SU) diesel engine tractors.

The OP apparently wants to avoid the complexity of DPF technology.
Three cylinder engines are less complex than four cylinder engines.

My skid steer and mini x are Kubota four cylinders and I’ve had several Kubota tractors with 3 cylinders. Idk if the cylinder or something else makes the difference but the 4 cylinders start good without using glow plugs and every 3 cylinder I’ve had required using glow plugs even if it’s 80 outside. That’s the only real difference I’ve noticed.

 

[LD1]

My skid steer and mini x are Kubota four cylinders and I’ve had several Kubota tractors with 3 cylinders. Idk if the cylinder or something else makes the difference but the 4 cylinders start good without using glow plugs and every 3 cylinder I’ve had required using glow plugs even if it’s 80 outside. That’s the only real difference I’ve noticed.

I think the 4-cylinders just seem to run smoother. But from a mechanical or maintenance or complexity standpoint.....3 vs 4 cylinder is a non-issue for me

 

[deezler]

The Kioti CK2610 is a heavier and much more capable machine vs the L2501. Just sayin'

And you can turn the fuel up to get 30+ HP out of them, fairly easily.

 

[TractorTYMe]

Th Branson 2515 is a nice bang for the buck too. You can probably find it in the wild around $20k new with 6 years warranty.

2515H – Branson Tractors

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[Rdrcr]

The Kioti CK2610 is a heavier and much more capable machine vs the L2501. Just sayin'

And you can turn the fuel up to get 30+ HP out of them, fairly easily.

You can easily get 30+ HP from the L2501, with a fuel adjustment or more power with forced induction, if one so wishes.

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[LS Tractor Owner]

The L2501 is the only 4 cylinder in that class that I know of. Honestly, that's it's only pro in my book. Well maybe that and it's not green.

Ahhh,,, the L2501 is a 3 cylinder, not a 4

 

[deezler]

What can you get with fuel adjustments alone? Don't get me wrong, the 2501 is a good tractor. But the loader on the ck2610 lifts over 60% more lbs. Sorta puts it in a different class of capability, IMO.

Slapping a turbo onto an engine and tractor not originally designed for it is.... not for most people. Gotta be pretty committed to continually troubleshooting and tinkering. Shoot, I don't know how people have so much spare time to fiddle with stuff like that. Kudos to you and your slick looking build! Great thread btw.