Kubota L2501 - 50 Hour review

[@northeasterndirtandpropert7974]

I bought mine new in 2015,250 hrs on it.No issues,performs as a 25 hp tractor should with all the tasks on a hobby farm.Great little tractors,store them inside and maintain,good for life.

[@mikeglover6845]

Just bought the same unit and options on Friday. Waiting on a grapple to deliver to shop/dealer to get MSNs recorded and it will deliver next week. Can’t wait, it will get a lot of use on some property we purchased and moved to about 7 months ago. If it’s like the commercial zero turn I bought...I’ll show my wife how to use it and I’ll never see the Kubota agin. Funny she was never that interested in running the self propelled walk behind Snapper for the last 28 years...but the zero turn and this tractor has her wanting to use both.

[@mrchildgrownold3852]

I think she will like it, ours is great it's a stout little tractor. Get your rear tires loaded and you're set 👍

[@johnwesley8327]

Good choice. I had a Kubota L2500 for twenty years and never had any trouble, worked hard and started every time. I traded it because it didn't have an FEL. Last December I got a MX5800 and I just turned the 50 hour mark. Its not silly taking care of your tractor, I have a can of Kubota orange spray paint and a can of Land Pride gloss black paint for touch-up. Nice video and good luck.

[@metallicafan53]

I’m in the market for a tractor. And have looked at the L2501 seriously. Plz keep the videos coming, I like to hear the real world opinions of someone who is going to put it to use. Good review.

[@malcolmrayfeejr.3560]

What size box blade come with l2501

[@dand33911]

"Never had a vehicle payment, but got a tractor payment"... yup Subbed 👍 Also totally agree on the paint, my b2650 cab is a glorified wheelbarrow, maybe 20 hours of brush hogging, 175 total hours, stored indoors, and the hood is completely scratched to s***. Seriously considering trading it in to get an l2501, I've run one, I like it a lot better. The l2501 feels much more like a real "tractor". You made the right decision.

[@dailejc]

Dan D disappointing on the paint ain’t it...I do love my 2501, feels like I can push it all day long and not worry about it. Can’t remember if I said in the video but I put some 3m clear vinyl film on several of the high traffic surfaces which has saved me a number of times already.

[@rdress8573]

Waiting for mine to be delivered you just made me feel great about my purchase great review

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

great review of the L2501. I have the gear drive version with the ag tires. It has served me well and I love it. I feature it in several of the videos that I have on my channel. I recently built a chain saw holder for mine and did a video of that. Thanks for sharing.

[@dailejc]

Sweet, I’ll check that out actually, I usually just stick mine in the bucket but I won’t say I’ve never forgotten it was there and dumped it out. Holder sounds like a better idea :)

[@ArizVern]

You got a good deal. Retired 75. Replacing tractor 16 years old, looking to buy L model Kubota, LA525 loader to small. Going with rental 110 hrs, L4701 HST with LA765 loader. Trying to keep price down, tip/ tilt and 50 hr service done.

[@DesDriftDad]

I hear many people complain about the 'left side only entry and exit' , but I honestly never really used a tractor of any brand that didn't have the same concept. Anyway, great video brother! You helped make up my mind except I'll be going with the gear drive unit.

[@tonycreek6912]

Getting on and off of a tractor on the left side has always been the standard.

[@vincemeyer7968]

This is a great review. Very real and honest. I have been looking at getting a tractor for years as well.

[@dailejc]

Vince Meyer thanks, appreciate the feedback, it was a hard decision but one I haven’t regretted yet :)

[@mikerobert874]

Order the right side fender handle it makes a world of difference

[@roberthenry9319]

This is an awesome video. It is truly one of the best tractor videos on the Internet. Thank you. RHenry, M.D.

[@jimmme5880]

Good review. Strange about Kubota; you hear so much good about their tractors and then reviewers agree the paint job is cheap. One would think that would be an relatively inexpensive upgrade. .

[@hphillips7425]

I agree with you the paint is not the same quality as the tractor. Good advice about finding a dealer the one that was near me was over priced and rude. I was told Kubota dropped him from their list of dealer's

[@robertjoswiak6083]

the l2501 is the best tractor made, for the money the most bang for the buck and the size ability and overall ability is hard to believe bh 77 backhoe a bit on the light size but well matched and a good quality 60 month zero down no interest and good discounts off list ag tires can be widened and up to three cast wheel weights each side can be added no floor mats is sad but I repaint my floor boards often and wax and keep tractors in doors

[@garrytalley8009]

I was hoping for a review based on how it works and if it was doing good. All I heard were some selling talking points about John Deere's. BTW the Kubota is better than the John Deere. John Deere's are over rated and cut corners next to Kubota. I have the same tractor. Perhaps the hydrostatic is a bit noisy but it works well and switching directions is quick. The single pedal is far better than a side by side forward backward pedals. Picture hitting the wrong one by mistake where you can't afford to go an inch in the wrong direction. Kubota also has 3 gear ranges where many other tractors only have high and low, like John Deere. Be glad you bought what you did it's a good tractor. One in buying a tractor should by one that can be serviced nearby, is a reputable company and can easily buy parts for it. There are several brands that would fit that bill but I chose between a John Deere and a Kubota and Kubota wins hands down. I don't know why anyone is so up on floor mats. It's a tractor, it will get scuffs and scratches if you use it for what a tractor is made for. Looking forward to seeing a video with you using your tractor.

[@dailejc]

Garry Talley yep right on, I actually have a couple other videos of it in use - and while I hear ya on scuffs and scratches, if I can prevent em I will, if nothing else, keeps it from rusting. Also perhaps it being the most expensive and first new ‘vehicle’ I’ve ever owned has something to do with it as well :)

[@YAMAHA4not2]

Great video ! Appreciate your honest opinion

[@phatrides222000]

you did good. I don't feel like I'm getting any favors on mine.

[@davehudson4607]

I looked at the L series, Decided to go with a Kioti CK 4010 instead, tredle pedal Vs. Two pedals, and the easier access from the right side, as loader controls beside seat. T got a TLB, so far only 12 hours, but quite happy

[@TacticalTuber]

Do you still like the Kioti

[@davehudson4607]

@@TacticalTuber Good day to you. I am still very happy with the Kioti. Started great throughout the winter, coldest start was -20, not super cold but still started great with no assistance. I still have a Kubota GF1800 mower with the Tredle Pedal, so I’m always comparing it verses the two pedal controls. Two pedals still my preference! Have used the Backhoe a fair bit, wish it was stronger, but it is a small machine, and I have been used to using larger ones. Have spread a dozen or so loads of crushed stone, and some gravel as well. I don’t use it a whole lot, often holding up logs for blocking into firewood 🪵. Did the 50 hour service in the spring, no surprises. Now around 80 hours, and no regrets. I am still happy with my purchase.

[@lukedawg357SIG]

wow that dealer sounds great L2501 is what I want but a manual how many acres do you have I only have 7 in the mountains of North Georgia.

[@johnmike7809]

Debated buying something for years. That sounds like me.

[@dailejc]

John mike ha, yeah, figured at my rate I’d be too old to use the tractor by the time I was sure I wanted to spend the money. No regrets on this one :)

[@precisionpropertymanagemen662]

where did your rubber floor protectors come from..?? Great video too !!!

[@dailejc]

Thanks man, they’re actually just harbor freight floor pads - the jigsaw puzzle lookin foam things, cut to fit. And in true tractor fashion, they’re held on with zip ties :) lasted about 5 years so far so and still goin :)

[@precisionpropertymanagemen662]

@@dailejc Thanks friend !!

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Nice unit 👍👍

[@BarnBash007]

Great video! Awesome View you have! I have the same tractor and love it. Where did you find floor mats for your L2501? Thanks! Have a Great 4th Brother

[@dailejc]

Thanks man, I agree! I made the mats out of some of those lego lookin spongy floor mats, just cut em out and used zip ties through the holes in the floor and up through the mat, works like a champ! Same to you!

[@burresscounty]

I have some pretty steep hills on my farm. My local Kabota dealer doesn't even sell this tractor because they say it doesnt have enough power to bush hog up the steep inclines. Have u experienced this?

[@dailejc]

Andrew Burress well, I’d say I have steep hills too, but I think it handles em fine - I run a 6ft finish mower which I’m gonna take a stab and say is harder on the tractor than a bush hog (and technically is a foot bigger that what’s recommended for the L). Yeah it whines up the hills and I may slow down some but it’s not really a problem, I think the extra displacement gives enough torque to handle hills fine. That said I don’t have anything to compare to, so I can’t say what more HP would feel like I just know I don’t need to go any faster than I do already.

[@mikeneeley1836]

HighTech Farm curious where you live. I am looking at the L2501 HST and need to be able to box blade up my gravel drive and snow plus up it. Love the idea of no DPF filter on the engine but want to make sure I have enough power. Just sold my B2601 with the 25 horse engine but the L2501 has a bigger cubic inch 25 horse!

[@donnyaldridge6452]

My dealer wants 22k now for just tractor and front loader..says it went up 10 percent..HST about 24k

[@Brookside975]

I think you did good! Very informative video. Direct and to the point! May I ask what state you are in?

[@dailejc]

Steven Meyer thanks, appreciate it! Good ol North Carolina :)

[@toddnorris1685]

Good video, I got the same one ,no problems yet

[@LMM615]

with all the free things thrown in I am curious at the total price? I have seen many peoples deals on facebook and mine was thousands lowers but they got "free" stuff.

[@nickg2366]

I bought mine 2 yrs ago and it was a last year model. It was 18k.

[@SIM3245-k4e]

Hallo, hat dein Traktor schon die neue Abgasnorm 5, mit Abgas-Nachverbrennung? Hier in Germany ist das ab 2020 Gesetz.

[@RobRobBob]

Thanks for the review man. I'm in a similar spot, looking to get a tractor. A few Kubota dealers around here, thinking of getting an L2501 as well, seems like a good sized tractor. How do you find it for getting around the property? I was also thinking about getting a B series, but I feel like the L2501 has a bit more power and extra weight.

[@dailejc]

Thanks, appreciate it - yeah, I worried at first the L would be too big, but the way they price them, just seems like you get a lot more tractor with the L over the B. No issues getting around honestly, I have to be careful on some of the slopes but that would be true of most tractors (actually putting an inclinometer on tomorrow just for fun ) I mess around in 2wd and see how far I can push it, gotten myself stuck a few times, but put it in 4wd and it walks out every time. The only thing better about a B I can think of is it wouldn’t take up as much space in the garage :)

[@vacountryboylifestyle5097]

I see you have a finish mower in the back ground first question is it a 6 foot and next question how does the tractor handle it if it is a 6 foot?

[@dailejc]

Yep, 6 footer and it handles it just fine - only problem I’ve had with the mower is if I let the grass get too high (above 6-8 inches) it can’t eject it fast enough and the tractor will spin the belts. More my problem than the mowers for letting it get too tall. Welded some extra height on the wheels to handle that. No issues with power even though it’s only rated for 5ft mower.

[@CountryLivingWithTheHarnishs]

Great looking tractor you will be very happy with that i do lots of work with mine

[@dailejc]

Thanks, best purchase Ive made! What do you find yourself doing the most with yours?

[@ryanreynolds7318]

I've pretty much settled on an L2501, I just need to go ahead and pull the trigger. Do you haul yours with your Ford? I've got a 95 f250 (gas) that I'd end up hauling mine with

[@dailejc]

Ryan Reynolds I actually don’t have a trailer so I have no idea :) haven’t had to move it anywhere yet, but knowing the F-250 I don’t see it being a problem at all

[@SouthernFoodJunkie]

What is the metal flap on top of the bucket? Did that come with it?

[@P245Sig]

Nice looking set-up. What part of the world you in? Looks similar to central KY which is my area.

[@dailejc]

Thanks, its a great tractor so far, I find all kinds of excuses to hop on and get something done with it! Yep, Western NC in the mountains - Ive been through Northern Kentucky - Louiville to Lexington and South through 75 on a motorcycle a few years ago and it felt like home, especially down towards Daniel Boone forest.

[@P245Sig]

@@dailejc I was out through your area a few weeks ago, had a wedding in Carolina Beach to attend. I'm about 20 minutes south of Lexington, right off 75.

[@dailejc]

@@P245Sig Gotcha, yep, thats the area I had in my head, very similar, pretty part of the world we live in aint it!

[@ironheadbiker]

Awesome tractor! I absolutely love mine. Picked the right winter to buy one up here in Wisconsin. We got blasted with snow, then blasted again, then it really started to snow! Ran great in -17 weather with a wind chill of -45. Now everything's melting away and the frost is slowly coming out of the ground, and will hopefully firm back up. The weight would probably bury me like I was in quick sand until it does. I also love how they just sip fuel. Thought my gauge was broken for the first 10hrs. Lol. You got a great dealer! I added those slack adjusters for the lower arms. I don't have the quick hitch yet. I'm thinking I'll need a nice box blade for my driveway. 1st I'll try my big rear blade with the offset and tilt, but I think for the grading I'm thinking either box blade or a rear grader attachment. I ordered the right fender handle. They should be included. Thanks for the video.

[@dailejc]

Ironheadbiker thanks! I hear ya, you get it worse than me I’m sure, we had a good 20”er this winter which was fun to clear. That cold though, pretty sweet when the Bota fires right up! I love my box blade, I’m finding it takes both on my drive - for my read blade though I added a skid on either side, just a piece of 1/4” bent that lets the edge ride about 1/2 off the ground in float. Perfect for clearing slow without eating up gravel, and I find it easy to spread new gravel with it as well, dump a bucket in front, drive over it and just leave the blade in float and it spreads it even. Quick hitch is pretty sweet i have to say, I converted my grader blade already and will soon convert my discs and mower, saves a lot of time. And great idea on the fender handle, I need to do the same! Thanks for watchin and commenting, have fun out there!

[@odellmac2134]

Good review, we share some opinions of this tractor. New sub.

[@grasscutter88]

what do you mean you need weight on the back to pick things up with the loader? Can it not lift and drive around with the full 1200 pound capacity without weight on the back?

[@dailejc]

Sure, you can pick it up, but tractors (the ones I’m familiar with) aren’t weighted like a full time loader is to compensate. Trying to drive a tractor around with 1200 lbs stuck out 10 foot or so from center of mass of the tractor, and it’s going to be super tippy. Even with weighted tires. All about leverage. You need weight on the other end to compensate. Also, look at the axles of a tractor - rear is way bigger. You load up the front axle too much and I think you’re asking for trouble.

[@martyduggan8047]

Awesome tractor! How much did you end up paying for it?

[@dailejc]

I want to say right around $19,200 for it, something like that. That was in 2018 dollars.

[@inthedarkwoods2022]

How do you like the Stihl Farmboss?

[@adammalone7196]

I’ve been looking at this tractor online, great review . What I’ve seen advertised is $139 a month for 84 months, 0% financing. Does that sound accurate, or to get that low of payment that’s with money down ? Let me know, thanks for sharing .

[@dailejc]

Adam Malone So what I found where I live, is they advertise a basic model - gear drive, pin on bucket, and R1 tires. Then they upsell. Not a bad deal at all honestly just not what I was looking for - at that price though it sounds like it doesn’t have a loader?? My payment is about $180 a month and that was with money down.

[@brock2443]

I bought my L25014WD HST, last summer. I got the R4 tires, Loader with 3rd function hydraulics(for a root rake grapple), and Box scrapper at a cost of $378 for 60 months. That should give you a general idea of pricing.

[@nickg2366]

That price is without a loader.

[@ottohonkala6861]

Did they give you a set of Rear R4 wheels and tires from a b series? They look smaller.

[@dailejc]

Otto Honkala nah, must just be the angle of the video or something

[@wayofthewordwow7574]

Nice tractor

[@bombidude]

Where did u get your floor board mats?

[@dailejc]

bombidude made em out of the LEGO lookin spongy interlocking floor mat things. Sorry I don’t know the technical name :)

[@pctatc66]

who was your dealer

[@anymanusa]

Turn your volume up for your voice if u can i can't hardly hear you please

[@dirtdiver1141]

I can hear him fine. It must be your end. Fyi

[@anymanusa]

@@dirtdiver1141 his recording volume is too low. Just letting him know that.

[@nickg2366]

Did you make that floormat?

[@dailejc]

Ha, yep, I had some of those foam lego looking garage mats that I learned the hard way not to weld anything anywhere near. Cut them up and zip tied them to the floor, works perfect!

[@leatt4693]

0% financing never happens, they work the interest into the vehicle price so you think your paying 0% financing. The loan companies get their money no matter what!

[@dailejc]

Leatt46 I mean yeah, there’s a cost baked into 0 APR for sure, but it’s still 0 APR. Best would be save up the money and pay cash, but it’d have taken me 5 or more years to do that. That would be time without the use of the tractor (can look at that as cost - having to hire/rent for all the road work and things a tractor is used for, which ain’t cheap), and not counting inflation in the cost of the tractor over that 5 years. There is a cost associated with that too. So yep, agree there is markup for 0% but I still say it’s worth it to be able to have the tractor now vs later :)

[@josemsolis7167]

0% financing never happens?... Well I asked for the cash price and they gave me one and then they offered 60 months 0% and they just divided the sales price by 60, so...

[@davem4193]

@@josemsolis7167 I've been pricing Kubota L series tractors at dealers all over the place. I'm planning on buying cash but I've been asking for cash price and finance price with each quote. It varies on the models but the cash price is always $500 - $1400 cheaper. On top of that when you finance you get charged a $250 or more "doc fee". On top of that if you finance you have to buy KTAC insurance through Kubota which costs about $20/month which comes out to $1680 for 84 months or $1200 for 60 months. At a minimum you're looking at an extra $2000 added to the price if you finance for 60 months with the potential for up to $3300 more added to the price depending on which L series you buy and how long you finance so the devil is in the details. For that reason the answer is 0% financing never happens. That's why I'm paying cash and I'm considering an L2501 or one of the bigger standard L's.

[@hornett22]

The more I watch videos on this tractor, the more I'm glad I didn't buy one. It's a good looking tractor but it seems to end there.