Which Tractor Wins? John Deere 3025E vs. Kubota L2501

Whether a commercial producer or a rural enthusiast, sometimes a compact tractor is just what’s needed. Powerful enough to plow through snow, mow large swaths of grass, or even till commercial gardens, the best compact tractors are still small enough to bring efficiency to the barnyard. And as two of the best-selling compact tractors on the market today, we wanted to see how the John Deere 3025E compares to the Kubota L2501.

Priced around $19,000 and $14,000 respective, the John Deere 3025E and Kubota L2501 each bring nearly 25 gross engine horsepower (HP), solid diesel technology, and a wide array of attachments.