Price for L2501?

[torchrider]

Is $19k a good price for a new L2501 with LA525 FEL and 5' Shredder?

 

[Steppenwolfe]

If it helps I just paid $ 21 grand for a L3301 with the la 525 ssqua heavy duty fel, and loaded ag tires. Your price is probably about right for the slightly smaller tractor.

 

[torchrider]

Thank You for the reply. I was also quoted $21k for a L3301 with the LA525 FEL and 5' shredder so sounds like their pricing is pretty competitive.

 

[gwstang]

A week ago, I paid a little over $18,000 for an L2501 4x4 with the LA525 FEL and a spreader. I guess it would depend on the size/brand/quality of the shredder you are looking at. On mine, he basically threw in the spreader for free on some kind of rebate thing on the tractor (to be spent on dealer implements). you might want to ask about that? I only paid 2.5% tax so that might be different for you too and could add a substantial amount to the final total.

 

[Turbofire Orange]

Hello,

Just ordered 2501 HST, 4x4,
LP brush mower, loader, forks
and box scrape for $ 20327 otd.

I used this forum to help w/my decision and notice some comments concerning "underpowered"

Some salesmen tell me this 100 cid diesel is actually under-rated to avoid EPA regs.

Also note 2501 is rated "down-low" at 2200 rpm vs. (for example)
3901, only 11 cid larger and rated at 2700 rpm.

 

[crashz]

Well the CK20 and CK25 were popular Kioti tractors, and the CK25 is at least the same frame size as a standard L. I doubt you'll feel underpowered unless running a 6ft cutter. My JD with 24 HP and 21 PTO HP will spin a 5 ft cutter in anything I feel comfortable driving through and nearly anything I back into. I've never felt it to be under powered.

I'm very interested in the L2501. Its likely going to fit my needs and budget.

 

[jeff9366]

Some salesmen tell me this 100 cid diesel is actually under-rated to avoid EPA regs.

The new "Tier 4" EPA emissions regulations are mandatory on tractor engines ABOVE 25-hp.

The Kubota L2501 has 25-hp, therefore does not have complex, expensive Tier 4 emission controls.

The Kubota L2501 25-hp is neither under-rated nor over-rated, it is simply 25-hp. It will mow with a 60" Rotary Cutter fine.

I doubt many tractors are being sold this year in the 26-hp to 34-hp range, because of the substantial cost of Tier 4 emission controls for just 1-hp to 9-hp gain.

From my experience of owning three tractors, each larger than the last, it takes a 50% increase in horsepower and/or tractor weight, before you REALLY notice the increase.

Kubota is selling a pluperfect ton of the L2501 model.

 

[jeff9366]

Is $19k a good price for a new L2501 with LA525 FEL and 5' Shredder?

2-WD or 4-WD?

Gear or HST?

What tires?

What brand, model, size shredder?

 

[Buggs67]

Hello,


Some salesmen tell me this 100 cid diesel is actually under-rated to avoid EPA regs.

Also note 2501 is rated "down-low" at 2200 rpm vs. (for example)
3901, only 11 cid larger and rated at 2700 rpm.

I was wondering the same thing. My CK2510 has the same engine designation as the CK27 with a few more letters following what I assume to be the block designation (3A139). Both displace the same 1,393cc. The CK2510 is rated at 24.5hp, the CK27 at 28hp, but the PTO hp is only 1hp different @540rpm (19 vs20).

It reminds me of the early 70s when car makers were under rating hp in muscle cars to avoid insurance charges with a wink and a nod to consumers.

 

[Buggs67]

And why is Kubota getting the same hp from a bigger 4cyl engine (vs Kioti CK2510)?

 

[jeff9366]

Perhaps Kubota found it cheaper to de-tune an existing displacement engine one or two horsepower than to design a new engine requiring a plethora of additional spare parts.

I don't know. I am a tractor user, not a Kubota company man. But I can promise you profit expectation is behind the decision(s).

From my experience of owning three tractors, each larger than the last, it takes a 50% increase in horsepower and/or tractor weight, before you REALLY notice the increase.

 

[jeff9366]

And why is Kubota getting the same hp from a bigger 4cyl engine (vs Kioti CK2510)?

And you tell me why the Kubota "Grand L" tractors begin with very quiet three cylinder engines.

Logically, a 3-cylinder engine would be in the L2501 and a 4-cylinder engine in the Grand L.

 

[gwstang]

You got a good deal for HST and implements. I love my L2501 DT. It runs a 5' finishing mower just fine. The only times that I have "bogged" the engine down was plowing with a two bottom plow in one of my green fields. I wasn't paying attention and got in too deep with the plow and it promptly told me so as it came to a complete stand still. The other time, I was pulling a large log to smooth off one of the green fields and too much dirt piled up in the front and once again it bogged down to a stop. I restarted and swing it around to a different direction and smooth out better. Make sure they load the rear tires for you, it makes a big difference on traction and balance when using the FEL.

 

[k0ua]

I suspect the L2501 will be a big success, as it fits a "niche" for a lot of people.

 

[Baby Grand]

I suspect the L2501 will be a big success, as it fits a "niche" for a lot of people.

Bore & stroke of the 24 HP net engine is almost identical to my 34 HP net L3240.

Ask any tuners you happen to meet,
how'd they get such power to the street?
The answer, as you may already know,
is letting it breath and tweeking it on the dyno.

 

[k0ua]

Bore & stroke of the 24 HP net engine is almost identical to my 34 HP net L3240.

Ask any tuners you happen to meet,
how'd they get such power to the street?
The answer, as you may already know,
is letting it breath and tweeking it on the dyno.

No one would actually "tweak" their new tractor to get another 10 horsepower out of it would they?

 

[Baby Grand]

No one would actually "tweak" their new tractor to get another 10 horsepower out of it would they?

As Francis Urquhart used to say:
"You might very well think that. I couldn't possibly comment."

 

[Turbofire Orange]

I was wondering the same thing. My CK2510 has the same engine designation as the CK27 with a few more letters following what I assume to be the block designation (3A139). Both displace the same 1,393cc. The CK2510 is rated at 24.5hp, the CK27 at 28hp, but the PTO hp is only 1hp different @540rpm (19 vs20).

It reminds me of the early 70s when car makers were under rating hp in muscle cars to avoid insurance charges with a wink and a nod to consumers.

Yep,

24.8 hp, just under EPA
and 100 CID rated @ low rpm.

I'm bettin' this L frame will be a winner.

Price ?

2501 4x4 HYDS loader/QA bucket, LP boxscrape
LP QA forks, LP base bushog, indust tires.

$20837 OTD

In fact, mine delivers Wednesday.