The Kubota B2601 gives acreage owners a compact, easy-to-operate tractor with more working capability than a sub-compact. Paired with the LA435 front loader, it is an excellent choice for loader work, mowing, grading, landscaping, driveway maintenance, and everyday property chores.
Comparing the B2601 to a BX2680, B2301, or wondering if you should step up to an L2502? We’ll give you honest advice based on your property, loader work, mowing needs, implements, and budget.
Jump straight to the information that matters most when deciding if the Kubota B2601 Tractor & Loader is the right fit for your property, loader work, mowing, acreage chores, and budget.
The Kubota B2601 is one of our favorite choices for acreage owners who want a compact tractor that's easy to use but don't want to give up the capability of a larger machine. Paired with the LA435 front loader, it gives you a very versatile starting point that can grow with your property.
These are the numbers that matter most when deciding if the Kubota B2601 Tractor & LA435 Loader fits your property, implements and the work you expect it to do.
Rear implements: appropriately sized Category 1 equipment including rotary cutters, finish mowers, box blades, grading scrapers, tillers and other property-maintenance implements.
Loader attachments: pallet forks, compatible grapples, buckets and other SSQA attachments matched to the B2601's hydraulic and loader capacity.
Important: These implements and attachments are optional equipment and are not included in the advertised B2601 Tractor & Loader Only price unless specifically stated otherwise.
Engine: Kubota D1105 diesel
Engine Type: 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
Engine Displacement: 68.5 cu in
Gross Engine Horsepower: 24.3 HP
PTO Horsepower: 19.5 HP
Rated Engine Speed: 3,200 RPM
Fuel Capacity: 6.1 gallons
DPF: No
DEF: No
Transmission: Hydrostatic transmission
Transmission Ranges: 3 — Low / Medium / High
Drive: 4WD
Steering: Hydraulic power steering
Brakes: Wet disc
Total Hydraulic Pump Output: 8.3 GPM
3-Point Hitch: Category 1
3-Point Control: Position control
3-Point Lift Capacity at Lift Point: 1,808 lbs
3-Point Lift Capacity at 24": 1,411 lbs
Approx. Width with R4 Tires: 48–48.5"
Overall Width at Minimum Tread: 49"
Wheelbase: 61.4"
Ground Clearance: 12.8"
Turning Radius with Brake: 6.9 ft
Approx. Tractor Weight: 1,632 lbs
Loader Model: Kubota LA435
Attachment Interface: Skid Steer Quick Attach (SSQA)
Approx. Loader Weight: 459 lbs
Approx. 54" Bucket Weight: 198 lbs
Lift Capacity at Pivot Pin: 948 lbs
Lift Capacity 19.7" Forward: 659 lbs
Breakout Force at Pivot Pin: 2,146 lbs
Breakout Force 19.7" Forward: 1,520 lbs
Lift Height to Pivot Pin: 78.5"
Clearance with Bucket Dumped: 61.7"
Reach at Maximum Height: 24.8"
Dump Angle: 40°
Rollback Angle on Ground: 25°
Typical Bucket Payload: approximately 600–700 lbs depending on material, bucket configuration and operating conditions
Typical Pallet Fork Payload: approximately 450–550 lbs depending on fork weight, load center and operating conditions
Important: Published loader capacities and real-world usable payload are not the same measurement. Attachment weight, load position, ballast, terrain and operating conditions all affect usable capacity.
Included: Kubota B2601 tractor
Included: Kubota LA435 front loader
Included Loader Interface: Skid Steer Quick Attach
Rear Implements: Optional — not included unless specifically stated
Loader Attachments Beyond Advertised Bucket: Optional — not included unless specifically stated
