Kubota L2500 Horsepower (27 hp) + PTO HP

Quick answer:

The Kubota L2500 tractor engine horsepower found is 27 hp. PTO horsepower found is 22.5 hp.

Engine HP27 hp
PTO HP22.5 hp
Power / weight12.2 hp per 1,000 lb

Kubota L2500 Horsepower Specs

Engine horsepower 27 hp
PTO horsepower 22.5 hp
Rated engine RPM 2,430 rpm
Engine displacement 85.4 cu in (1.4 L)
Engine 1.4L
Operating weight 2,208 lb (1,002 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio 83.3% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight 12.2 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class mid-size compact tractor horsepower

Horsepower Benchmarks

Engine horsepower benchmark

This model

27 hp

Average

32 hp

Low

16 hp

High

60 hp

PTO horsepower benchmark

This model

22.5 hp

Average

25 hp

Low

12 hp

High

50 hp

Operating weight benchmark

This model

2,208 lb

Average

2,500 lb

Low

1,300 lb

High

4,500 lb

Power-to-weight benchmark

This model

12.2 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 L2500 Horsepower FAQ

Engine horsepower The Kubota L2500 tractor engine horsepower found is 27 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota L2500 is 22.5 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class The Kubota L2500 is listed as mid-size compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM The rated engine speed found for the Kubota L2500 is 2,430 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found Engine specs found for the Kubota L2500 include 1.4L and 85.4 cu in (1.4 L) displacement.
Operating weight The operating weight found for the Kubota L2500 is 2,208 lb (1,002 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 L2500 is 83.3% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota L2500 is 12.2 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note The practical split on the Kubota L2500 is engine power at 27 hp and PTO power at 22.5 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.