The Kubota B2261 tractor engine horsepower found is 22.6 hp. PTO horsepower found is 21.5 hp.
Engine HP22.6 hp
PTO HP21.5 hp
Power / weight9.4 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota B2261 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
22.6 hp
PTO horsepower
21.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,800 rpm
Engine torque
55.4 lb-ft (75 Nm)
Engine displacement
67.1 cu in (1.1 L)
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine model
Kubota D902
Operating weight
2,414 lb (1,095 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
95.1% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
9.4 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
subcompact / small compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
22.6 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
21.5 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
2,414 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
9.4 hp/1k lb
Average
14 hp/1k lb
Low
8 hp/1k lb
High
25 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for compact tractors.
Kubota B2261 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota B2261 tractor engine horsepower found is 22.6 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota B2261 is 21.5 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota B2261 is listed as subcompact / small compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota B2261 is 2,800 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Kubota B2261 is 55.4 lb-ft (75 Nm). Torque helps describe low-speed pulling feel, while horsepower describes power output over engine speed.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota B2261 include Kubota D902, 67.1 cu in (1.1 L) displacement, and 3 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota B2261 is 2,414 lb (1,095 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio
The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Kubota B2261 is 95.1% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota B2261 is 9.4 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
The practical split on the Kubota B2261 is engine power at 22.6 hp and PTO power at 21.5 hp.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official kubotausa.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
