What Kubota tractor is equal to a John Deere 2025R?

What Kubota tractor is equal to a John Deere 2025R?

Searching for a compact tractor near Enid, Oklahoma? Struggling to make a decision between the Kubota B2601 and the John Deere 2025R? Here at Enid New Holland and Kubota, we’re committed to bringing you the best equipment around, and we’re firm believers in the B2601. Let’s take a look at some of the features that make the Kubota B2601 stand out from the crowd! 

Learn more about the Kubota B2601 Compact Tractor

Small but mighty, the Kubota B2601’s heavy-duty front axle, cast steel transmission and steel hood and fenders give the orange compact tractor the armor it needs to handle whatever you throw its way. Kubota’s outstanding reputation for durability is highlighted in the B2601 and when you buy a Kubota, you know you’re getting top-of-the-line comfort at the same time. A wide operator's station, ergonomic placement of controls, tilt steering wheel and deluxe high back seat with armrests keeps you comfortable even during the longest hours on the lawn. Wondering how the B2601 compares to the John Deere 2025R? John Deere’s composite plastic makes up the 2025R’s hood, fenders and axle casing, giving you a no-scratch, no-dent guarantee, but not the longevity that Kubota steel has to offer. The 2025R provides you with a limited category one front hitch, as opposed to the Kubota B2601’s category one front hitch, and both compact tractor series come standard as ROPS (Rollover Protection Structure) models while offering an available cab model. When you want comfort and durability, it’s Kubota you know to trust. 

Nobody wants a product they can’t trust. The Kubota-built engine that makes its home under the B2601’s hood gives the compact tractor a powerful 25.5 horsepower rating and 19.5 PTO horsepower. Does it compete with the John Deere 2025R? You bet it does. The John Deere 2025R’s Yanmar-built engine sports a 23.9 horsepower rating and offers 18 PTO horsepower in the compact tractor. Both series offer hydrostatic transmission options, but the Kubota B2601 gives you three-ranges while the John Deere 2025R only offers a two-range hydrostatic transmission. You’ll find the perfect speed to work and travel around your lawn with the three-range hydrostatic transmission, and both series provide gear drive options for complete control over your compact tractor. The Kubota B2601’s 6.1 gallon fuel tank leaves the John Deere 2025R’s 5.4 gallon tank in the dust, and you’ll be working more efficiently and precisely with the Kubota B2601.  

Interested in checking out the Kubota B2601 in person? We’d love to answer any questions you might have about the compact tractor and show you around the model right here in Enid! You can give us a call, fill out our contact form or use the locations tab at the top of the page for directions to our store. We hope to see you soon at Enid New Holland and Kubota, located in Enid, Oklahoma!

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    I'm going back and forth on the two. What are the major differences? From what I can tell is that the B2601 has low mid high gearing and 2025r has low and high?

      The obvious differences you can probably discern from sales brochures. The dealer can tell you about prices and options. If prices and features are comparable you need to determine which dealer is likely to provide the better service. Hopefully both are established dealers with a positive track record of customer support after the sale.

        I'm considering going to a B2301 after my JD 2025R. Getting tired of engineering mistakes like the driveshaft Ujoints that cannot be serviced but do because of apparent poor quality. Think Kubotas have some problems with the hydraulic couplings. I've never ever removed any on the 3 JDs that I've had; so, unlikely I'd ever have a problem. I once did a spreadsheet comparing the B2301 vs. the 2025R just before trading my lemony 1025R for the 2025R. The B2301 actually won the spreadsheet battle, but the JD dealership always treated me really well. There's a new Kubota dealer just over the mountain now that a friend of mine with a BX says was good for service. The existing Kubota dealer was just getting set up in Charlottesville 4 years ago. Not sure they ever made it. Think they're back in Orange now. Didn't really have a B2301 set up to try it out.

        The 2025R has THE BEST hydraulics of the 4010, 1025R and 2025R. The FEL is really goof proof in not doing anything that it's not supposed to do. Not so with the 1025R. The 4010 was just plain slower but equally goof proof.

        Major difference is the treadle pedal vs. 2 separate ones on the 2025R.

        Ralph

          Ralph has been bitching about greasing the u-joints on this forum and another forum in spite of the fact there has been some advice on how to grease them. The u-joints on the drive shafts have to be greased where Kubota joints are sealed. Last time I did mine it took about 20 minutes, there is one that is harder than the others, it’s really not a big deal.

          I owned a Kubota before my JD. There might be some things that are better on one than the other. Pretty equal but the auto connect deck is really great. If you aren’t taking your mid mount mower off and on a lot or don’t have one, it’s a toss up. I’ve had my JD 2035r for about 10 months and Kubota has better lift on the 3 point is the only thing I miss fron my BX2350.

            i bounced around between the 2601, 2025 this summer. ended up with the 2650 got the heated and AC cab and few other things the 2601 didnt have for only a few more bucks

              I'm considering going to a B2301 after my JD 2025R. Getting tired of engineering mistakes like the driveshaft Ujoints that cannot be serviced but do because of apparent poor quality. Think Kubotas have some problems with the hydraulic couplings. I've never ever removed any on the 3 JDs that I've had; so, unlikely I'd ever have a problem. I once did a spreadsheet comparing the B2301 vs. the 2025R just before trading my lemony 1025R for the 2025R. The B2301 actually won the spreadsheet battle,

              but the JD dealership always treated me really well.

              There's a new Kubota dealer just over the mountain now that a friend of mine with a BX says was good for service. The existing Kubota dealer was just getting set up in Charlottesville 4 years ago. Not sure they ever made it. Think they're back in Orange now. Didn't really have a B2301 set up to try it out.

              The 2025R has THE BEST hydraulics of the 4010, 1025R and 2025R. The FEL is really goof proof in not doing anything that it's not supposed to do. Not so with the 1025R. The 4010 was just plain slower but equally goof proof.

              Major difference is the treadle pedal vs. 2 separate ones on the 2025R.

              Ralph

              All things being close to equal the dealership should determine the tractor you buy.

                doesn't the deer lift more than the bota ?

                  I'm considering going to a B2301 after my JD 2025R. Getting tired of engineering mistakes like the driveshaft Ujoints that cannot be serviced but do because of apparent poor quality. Think Kubotas have some problems with the hydraulic couplings. I've never ever removed any on the 3 JDs that I've had; so, unlikely I'd ever have a problem. I once did a spreadsheet comparing the B2301 vs. the 2025R just before trading my lemony 1025R for the 2025R. The B2301 actually won the spreadsheet battle, but the JD dealership always treated me really well. There's a new Kubota dealer just over the mountain now that a friend of mine with a BX says was good for service. The existing Kubota dealer was just getting set up in Charlottesville 4 years ago. Not sure they ever made it. Think they're back in Orange now. Didn't really have a B2301 set up to try it out.

                  The 2025R has THE BEST hydraulics of the 4010, 1025R and 2025R. The FEL is really goof proof in not doing anything that it's not supposed to do. Not so with the 1025R. The 4010 was just plain slower but equally goof proof.

                  Major difference is the treadle pedal vs. 2 separate ones on the 2025R.

                  Ralph

                  What was wrong on your 1025r?

                    One look at the Green Tractor talk forum is enough to scare me off of small Deere tractors.

                    I looked at it again last night because I kinda liked the looks and features of the new 2R and 3R's but after I read through a bunch of threads, wow! No thanks.
                    Lots of cool features, but really not important when they don't work right.

                    Tractor itself seems good, but lots of stupid problems with all the mowers and loaders from what I see.

                    What Kubota tractor is equal to a John Deere 2025R?

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                      Probably don't matter much as are there any available?

                      What Kubota is comparable to John Deere 1025R?

                      the Kubota BX2680 makes for an excellent match-up. Both diesel units from two of the world's top names in all things tractor, the John Deere 1025R and Kubota BX2680 offer two very different machines in the same $13,000 to $16,000 range, and each comes complete with an array of potential attachments.

                      What tractor is better Kubota or John Deere?

                      The simple answer is that there's no clear winner. I sell both used John Deere and Kubota tractors because of the proven reliability, parts availability, and plethora of dealer locations around the country to provide support. Couple this with excellent resale value and it's really hard to go wrong either way.

                      What John Deere compares to Kubota B2601?

                      The John Deere 2025R's Yanmar-built engine sports a 23.9 horsepower rating and offers 18 PTO horsepower in the compact tractor. Both series offer hydrostatic transmission options, but the Kubota B2601 gives you three-ranges while the John Deere 2025R only offers a two-range hydrostatic transmission.

                      Which is better 1025R or 2025R?

                      With larger tires, the 2025R is able to offer a greater ground clearance than the 1025R tractor. This extra lift in tire size also gives the 2025R the option to increase stability by adding more tire ballast.