Kubota L 2501- Don't Buy One Till You Watch This!  

That’s a tuff call. My short answer would be “no”, I’d still rather have my gear drive L2501. Although I can’t speak about the new 3902, and 3302, the regular hydrostatic 3901, and 3301 don’t have much more power to the PTO than the gear drive 2501. Plus, once you’re over the 26hp threshold, all of them are tier 4, so more electronics, and constant regen cycles. Plus, I’m still loyal to the whole geardrive thing. If it’s mechanical, it’s just nuts, bolts, and replacing parts. A hydrostatic to me, would be like trying to work on an automatic transmission. I can’t diagnose those kind of issues, let alone repair them. I realize the geardrive 2501 doesn’t have the live PTO, so it stops whenever the clutch is pushed. But people forget, it wasn’t long ago, most all farm tractors were like that. I also believe that the L2501s are purposefully underrated to stay a tier3 diesel. I’ve seen them dump tested, and they’re almost always over 30hp in reality. I have never found a situation where I needed more power. More weight, maybe. But all we’re really talking about is PTO power anyway. The actual machines are almost identical. The loaders, and hydraulic pump are identical. Look at it this way. I could’ve bought most any machine. I couldn’t see any benefits to going bigger, until you get way over 40hp. But that’s just me. Keep in mind that I’m old, and stubborn too. I’m well into my 4th year of owning this machine, and I really have no complaints. Also, when we made this video, it wasn’t really supposed to be a review. It was supposed to explain how I decided which machine to buy, based on our specific needs. Back then, the L-series wasn’t as popular as they seem to be now. Several dealers tried to talk me out of buying this machine. If you are honest with yourself, and do your homework, you’ll find the right machine “for you”. A good dealer won’t try and change your mind just to accommodate their inventory. Hope this helps. Scott

@@scottfromwhiskeynsunshine305 Thanks my friend that answered my question, because the new ones aren't anymore different.

I ran a grand kubtoa L4740 almost into the ground. 47 hp Hst are so efficient but costs more. When I had 100 snow removal city customers you dam right more hp and hst is the way to go. As off last week my snow removal business is over and I just have to service a couple of neighbours and my 23 acres, woods, firewood cutting, garden. I don’t have to be to peak efficient anymore. I have to be cost and reliable conscience. The tractor I will be buying will likely be my last one. All the pollution, and electronics can cause a lot of grief and living where I live I can’t get things fixed right away not to mention the added costs. I liked running the hst for loader work and snow removal but for heavy hauling, gear drive is the way to go but again I enjoyed my hst. Again my tractor had 4000 hours, needed and the hyro pumps don’t last forever….so a possible another $5000 repair for the sake of the hst tecknonoly So I was faced with a $5000 repair for sure and then maybe another $5000 for the pump… so do I put that kind of money into and old tractor? Umm that was the question so in a way it was the hst that caused me to decide to sell my tractor. I’m 61 years old and don’t want to be faced with that problem again when I’m 70. So I’m buying new tractor and one with the least amount of problems and the cheepest to repair and maintain. 😅

​. Well said. I have an L2501 with a finish mower on the back, third function, grapple, etc. I went in to buy a 3901, and the salesman told me I wouldn't need the extra HP for my application. He was right. I only EVER feel limited by weight.

Thank you much!

Most of the time it’s bourbon, but it do enjoy a good strong IPA every now, and then. Then again, I still have a soft spot for PBR too. Lol!

That’s great! Hope some or all this information helps. Scott does his research well before he jumps into anything. Take care

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Awesome, glad I could help in some way. I think some people don’t realize this is our opinion on what we need. To hopefully help others in their decision. Lx are a great machine. Happy tractoring!

Awesome! Congratulations on the new Kubota! You’re gonna love it!

Thanks! I don’t think you will be disappointed. Enjoy!

Awesome! Thank you! So glad we could help.

Thank you so much! We've had a few people say that about the enclosed cab. It's not that bad for us, but it would be nice.

I think so too!

Very welcome, Much appreciated!

Glad it helped! That's quite a horse power difference. From 50 horse to 25. We do love the tractor and have no regrets buying it for our road. Good luck and Happy Tractoring!

Hey that’s awesome! You will love it! It’s a great rig! Congratulations! A lavender farm sounds like a peaceful place when in bloom. 😉 I bet it’s beautiful. Thanks for watching 😀

The skid steers at my workplace are the same way. The best advice I can give you is to keep them well greased. Makes a big difference.

Wow Congratulations on the 20 acres! Very exciting! I'm glad you got the information you needed from the video.Good luck on your new adventures!

Awesome! Glad I could help.

Awesome! Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

Thank you. Glad you found it helpful. I like to do my research on things I’m interested in purchasing and I like to pass on that knowledge to help make the best choices.

Man Whiskey! I wish I saw this review before I bought my L2501. This is the best review hands down. You hit on all points we needed to know. I love the 2501. Like you said it can do A LOT. Great review 👍

Glad I could help in someway. They are great tractors whatever you decide. 👍🏻

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Nice! Glad you like it. Hopefully it was helpful in making your choice. Happy Tractoring!

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Thank you Bill! Just gotta love a tractor that gets the job done! Happy Tractoring!

love kubotas ive used to tow huge doubble axel trailer with 4 cords of wood blocked up behind a little kubota G2160 21hp riding mower and it tows like it wasnt there there that strong @@WhiskeynSunshineOffGrid

Thank you so much! or Land Pride! I could use some implements. lol

Thanks. It’s just an overall great tractor. We love it

Thank you! Glad I could help.

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

Thanks for watching! Glad I could help.

That’s so awesome! Good luck with everything! You will love having a tractor.

Glad it was helpful!

I see you have a few videos out. I’m going to head over and check them out.

I just grabbed some ole timers cream puff JD 970 geared tractor under 500 hours. Garage kept.....too damn shiney...lol

Glad it was helpful Andre! Happy Tractoring!

Glad I could help in someway. Power steering was a big one for us. Wrestling with our old tractor was tough.

That’s great! Sounds like it will do the trick for you. Congratulations on the new property! That’s a beautiful area over there.

Thank you! Glad it was helpful. Have fun with your new tractor, we know you will love it. Take care

A good dealer won’t try to steer you toward a machine you don’t want. So do your research, watch a lot of videos, and be honest about your expectations. This video wasn’t really supposed to be about the L2501, so much as to point out different features available. Most of the Messick’s videos are very good, but there’s a little bit of a sales pitch in there too. Buying a tractor is a pretty big deal, at least it was for me. Being realistic, and doing your research will make your trip to the dealer much easier. Good luck!!

Awesome! Thank you!

It was a great tractor for us. Parts were wearing out and getting hard to source. As far as we know, the guy that bought it from us is still happy too.

Thank you for coming over and subbing. We have had really good luck with both our old one and new one.

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We have heard the same from a few other people about the price of the tractors. They have really gone up a lot. We also heard some are having trouble finding the L2501. They are selling as fast as they come in. Great to meet another Mainer here. Hoping you find what you are looking for. Thank you for watching!

It sounds like the 3902 and Hst is what's best for what you need. It's all in how you use them. Great to hear your buddy hasn't had much problems with that old of a tractor. We are hoping this will be our last one as well. It should last a good long time. Great to hear from you, and thank you for watching.

Thank you!

Wow that’s awesome! It’s definitely a beast!

I can definitely see where the hydrostatic would be better for the work you’re doing. It does let you move very gently, and slowly. I haven’t seen the new 3902, or 3302 yet. My understanding is that most of the changes are cosmetic??

Actually, it’s still a shuttle, but it only gives you 2 reverse speeds within each range, depending on which side of the transmission you’re in. Giving you 8 speeds forward, and 4 reverse.

Thank you. They are a handy rig for sure.

Glad I could help! 👍

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks! It’s a great machine for sure. The cab would be nice here too, but definitely dressing for the weather helps. Merry Christmas to you as well.

Thank you Rick!

Thank you kindly!

Thanks! Glad we could help!

It sure has.

Awesome! So glad we could help! Happy Tractoring!👍🏻

That's great! Good luck with your new tractor and happy tilling!

Wow sounds nice. Beautiful area there.

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Thanks so much! We love ours. Happy Tractoring!

Awesome! Glad the video helped. We are so glad we have it, I don’t think you will be disappointed. It’s been a great tractor so far.

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks! Bummer you have to get the spacers, but it will be worth it for sure.

Definitely. Thank you

Thanks Cliff!

Yes that is so true! Happy Tractoring!

Thank you for watching!

Awesome! It's a great rig.

Thank you for watching! Our weather is starting to warm up finally. Take care

Thank you! Much appreciated!

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Hello, great to meet you ! Thank you 😊 You are going to love it! 🚜

Awesome Happy Tractoring!

Absolutely! That is great to hear. As long as the job gets done, it’s a good day! Thank you for that insight and Thank you for your service to help the soldiers.

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Thank you. You too

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We agree with you Steve! We sold our old one to buy a new one, but it was scary for a bit in between. We love this tractor, it works great for us. Good luck on the new to you tractor.

Good luck Ted! You will love it!

That’s awesome! You’ll love it!

That’s great! They sure are👍🏻

What a Dad;)

Thanks! Nice choice. Enjoy!

Hope it was helpful. Thank you for watching.

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The hydrostatic machines do have 3 filters, as opposed to the 2 that you find on a gear drive machine. I wouldn’t let that be a deciding factor. A gear drive machine isn’t for everyone. I’ve been running machines that have a clutch my whole life. I’ll admit, the hydrostatic machines are easier to run. If you can run a lawn tractor, you can run a hydrostatic tractor. The gear drive machines give you more power to the ground, but you lose some of your margin of error. If you slip the clutch, you’ll probably cook it in no time. But it wasn’t long ago that most machines operated this way. Same thing with the PTO. Essentially people are complaining because the PTO stops when you push the clutch. That’s how all the older tractors were, and I see it as a non issue. It’s not like you can’t disengage the lever to stop it. People are very passionate about their tractors, much like trucks, guns, etc.. When we made this video, it wasn’t intended to be a sales pitch for the 2501, or even for Kubota in general. We wanted to talk about features that you find on compact tractors, and choosing the right one for you. Mostly it was supposed to be “why I chose this machine”. There’s a mind boggling amount of manufacturers, and models to chose from. Do your research, and pick the machine that best suits your needs.

Yes, expensive toy too. It’s a big help around here. 😀

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