The Kubota B2261 has a 3-point hitch lift capacity of 2,980 lb (1,352 kg) at 24 inches behind the link ends. It also lists hitch category Category 1, hydraulic pump flow 8.3 gpm (31.4 L/min), and operating weight 2,414 lb (1,095 kg).
Best rear lift figure2,980 lb (1,352 kg)
Lift at 24 inches2,980 lb (1,352 kg)
Hitch categoryCategory 1
Operating weight2,414 lb (1,095 kg)
Kubota B2261 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
3-point hitch lift capacity
1,540 lb (699 kg)
Lift capacity at 24 inches behind link ends
2,980 lb (1,352 kg)
Hitch category
Category 1
Hydraulic pump flow
8.3 gpm (31.4 L/min)
Operating weight
2,414 lb (1,095 kg)
Rear Lift Capacity Comparison Chart
Best rear lift comparison
This model
2,980 lb
Average
2,400 lb
Low
1,200 lb
High
4,500 lb
Lift at 24 inches comparison
This model
2,980 lb
Average
2,400 lb
Low
1,200 lb
High
4,500 lb
Hydraulic pump flow comparison
This model
8.3 gpm
Average
8 gpm
Low
4 gpm
High
14 gpm
Operating weight comparison
This model
2,414 lb
Average
2,600 lb
Low
1,500 lb
High
4,500 lb
Kubota B2261 Hitch and Rear Lift Notes
Rear lift capacity note
The Kubota B2261 rear hitch spec points to 2,980 lb (1,352 kg) for lift at 24 inches behind the link ends. Use that number before assuming a heavy rear implement will lift safely
24-inch lift note
Use the 24-inch number first. It is usually closer to how a real implement loads the 3-point hitch
Hitch category note
If you are matching implements to the Kubota B2261, start with Category 1, then check lift capacity and tractor stability
Hydraulic flow note
The Kubota B2261’s captured hydraulic pump flow is 8.3 gpm (31.4 L/min). Lift capacity is still the main hitch number, but pump flow helps describe hydraulic capability
Operating weight note
The Kubota B2261 operating weight is listed as 2,414 lb (1,095 kg). Tractor weight matters because a machine can sometimes lift more than it should comfortably carry on rough ground
Rear implement matching
The practical reason to check rear lift on the Kubota B2261 is implement fit. Think rotary cutter, medium tiller, grader blade, seeder, and heavy ballast box, then compare actual implement weight
Kubota B2261 3-Point Hitch FAQ
How much can the Kubota B2261 rear 3-point hitch lift?
The main rear-lift number captured for the Kubota B2261 is 2,980 lb (1,352 kg). Use that as the first-pass number for rear implements, not as a front-loader rating.
Why does the 24-inch rear lift spec matter?
The 2,980 lb (1,352 kg) rating matters because mounted implements put weight behind the lift arms. That extra distance makes the tractor work harder than a close-in hitch-end test.
What hitch category is the Kubota B2261?
The listed hitch category for the Kubota B2261 is Category 1. Match implement pins and hitch width to that category before worrying about lift capacity.
Can the Kubota B2261 handle heavy rear attachments?
The Kubota B2261’s useful lift reference is 2,980 lb (1,352 kg). It may suit rotary cutter, medium tiller, grader blade, seeder, and heavy ballast box, but match implements carefully, especially if the attachment is long or carries weight far behind the hitch.
Is lift capacity enough to size implements for the Kubota B2261?
No. The Kubota B2261 may list 2,980 lb (1,352 kg) of rear lift, but the 2,414 lb (1,095 kg) operating weight and 8.3 gpm (31.4 L/min) hydraulic flow also matter for real work.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor hitch lift specs can change by year, market, tire setup, ballast, hitch option and measurement point. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official kubotausa.com website for official information before buying or lifting heavy implements.
