New B2401

[LS Tractor Owner]

Saw the Messick's video about the new B2401. Anyone seen one in person? It's a gear tractor, but looks to be a nice tractor. Anyone have one yet?

 

[Baconator2000]

Haven’t seen one in person yet, but I’m interested. My local Kubota dealer is having an open house this month & Im going to price one out with a backhoe.
Neil said it’s basically a 2601 with a gear trans & the “build my Kubota” app puts it at $3300 cheaper than the 2601.
It’s worth a look.

 

[homey53]

I have a 5 acre property and I mow about 3, out of the 5. The B-2401 really caught my eye, too. I like the gear transmission as opposed to the HST, for cost alone. That size tractor would, I think, be ideal for 5 acres. The original post was Aug. 12. Somebody's got to have a B-2401 by now, to share some thoughts?

 

[River19]

I saw the same thing and it certainly is a very strategic offering from Kubota to hit a price point. The geared trans isn't for everyone but it is an intriguing offer. The thing I noticed, as I am in the market for a BX/B series is the smaller hydraulic capacity on the 2401 vs. 2301/2601.

 

[TMGT]

What is the hydraulic capacity of the B2401? I couldn't find it on the Kubota site and it looks like they haven't added it to their sales brochure yet.

 

[RickB]

Gotta wonder if it has a single or dual stage clutch.

 

[ptsg]

Found the specs here: Pardon Our Interruption

Looks like it's a single stage clutch. Transmission driven PTO with one way clutch.

 

[TMGT]

So they reduced the rated rpm, same engine as the 2601, that accounts for some of the reduced hydraulic output (down to 7.7 total if it was the same pump).

Wish they still did the breakdown between the implement and steering pumps.

 

[ptsg]

Kubota could have stepped up and make the B2401 with the 9x9 transmission sold in Europe, instead of the 9x3.

A shuttle shift is always something nice to have.

 

[El Jefe]

I purchased a B2401 3 months ago and have put about 50 hours on it. For me its about perfect. I wasnt interested in HST and initially I was looking at either a B2320 or L2501. I cant speak to the hydraulic flow of the B2401 vs B2601 but it is the same engine and the transmission seems to be the same as the B2320 with 3 range unsynchronized Trans, and a single stage clutch and 2 speed rear PTO. A 2 stage clutch and synchronized trans would be nice but it痴 a price point tractor.

 

[homey53]

Anymore reviews on the Kubota B-2401? I have a dealership about 6 miles away from home, and another about 35 miles away, but neither has a B-2401 in stock. In fact, both dealerships have very limited inventory on the compacts and sub compacts. Sign of the times, I guess.

 

[TMGT]

Anymore reviews on the Kubota B-2401? I have a dealership about 6 miles away from home, and another about 35 miles away, but neither has a B-2401 in stock. In fact, both dealerships have very limited inventory on the compacts and sub compacts. Sign of the times, I guess.

My dealer has one on the lot right now, gave it a quick once over, its just the bare tractor but looks just like B2601 so other then the transmission I dont think there would be much difference.
Didn't run it so can't help with how it operates.

My dealer is just now starting to get some stock in, was almost a bare lot over the summer except for some of the larger L's and Mx/M

 

[County Duke]

Haven’t seen one in person yet, but I’m interested. My local Kubota dealer is having an open house this month & Im going to price one out with a backhoe.
Neil said it’s basically a 2601 with a gear trans & the “build my Kubota” app puts it at $3300 cheaper than the 2601.
It’s worth a look.

I am looking to purchase one myself. I always liked the 3x9 gear better than HST. It adds HP to PTO and I use the PTO the most on tractors. Thinking they are doing this to compete with the Kioti gear drive units? And most importantly, there is no rocker gas pedal. Will not buy a tractor with one.

 

[MossyDell]

I saw one on my dealer's lot yesterday. It is a very nice looking little tractor. It made me nostalgic for my first two gear Kubotas. And reminded me of an old man I knew in the early '90s in southern Indiana who made his living with one that looked just like it. He ran a little notice that he'd till gardens and bush hog. Not sure he had a loader too but probably a box blade. He tilled an acre for me. He really worked that tractor and told me he used straight 50 weight oil in it!

 

[Hiptfarms]

I've been thinking strongly about getting a B2401 with backhoe. I'd like to hear if anybody has seen that combination.

 

[County Duke]

I have a great tractor but it’s 2 wheel drive. It’s a 2007 New Holland Tc 30, 30hp and 25hp pto (no rengen) Looking to purchase a smaller tractor like the Kubota B2401 because of the 4 wheel drive and it has no rocker pedal. I’ve had 4 tractors in the past 20 years and only had gear driven. I cut 5 acres weekly and 7 once a month with a bush hog. I like gear driven tractors especially cutting my lawn that way. So I am really keen on this new B tractor. Btw, just purchased 42 inch Husqavarna riding lawn tractor for around the house. My old one lasted 10 years. The new model has a rocker gas pedal and I don’t like it.