Solis S26 SHUTTLE XL/ HST vs Kubota B2231 Vs Kubota B2261
Hi Eddie, here from the Greater London area. I am a blogger and a passionate gardener. It gives me joy to help the fellow farmers if they are looking for a compact tractor as I deal with them regularly. Please read what I have to share with the trust. These are purely based on my personal experiences. I love experiencing these iconic machines from time to time and go the extra mile to understand the important intricacies.
Solis Tractor is built with 3 Cylinder Mitsubishi Stage V engine whereas Kubota in both of its models is using its in-house 3 cylinder E TVCS engine. Mitsubishi is known for its engine robust performance. In terms of Rated RPM Solis tractor gives 24 HP power at 2700 RPM whereas Kubota B2231 and B2261 gives 23 HP and 26 HP power respectively at 2500 RPM. However, Solis is having high torque compare to Kubota. This gives Solis tractor added advantage as you can work longer with Solis tractors. Below is the engine rating
Solis S26 Shuttle XL
Kubota B2231
Kubota B2261
In linkage section Solis tractor offers more option e.g. CAT 1 & CAT 1N implements can be attached to Solis whereas in case of Kubota B2231 and B2261 only CAT 1 implements can be attached. Lifting capacity ranges from 600 – 970 Kg.
Solis S26 Shuttle XL
Kubota B2231
Kubota B2261
If we talk about style then Solis is most beautifully & ergonomically designed tractor. It has projector head lamps & sloppy hood which gives it very beautiful look & operator area is also designed keeping the customer convenience in mind. While Kubota in both of its models is following the traditional route in terms of look & ergonomics
Solis S26 Shuttle XL
Kubota B2231
Kubota B2261
On transmission front all three tractors are similar as all three tractors are providing 9F+9R Transmission, max speed of all the three tractors is around 21 kmph, which is optimum for garden / hobby farming usage.
Solis S26 Shuttle XL
Kubota B2231
Kubota B2261
Dimensionally all the tractors are at par to each other, some has high ground clearance, some has high wheelbase. Track width of Solis is much higher than the other two brands.
| Ground Clearance (mm) | Standard | 275 | 265 | 290 |
| Overall Length (mm) | Standard | 2945/ 2895 | 2730 | 2730 |
| Overall Width (mm) | Standard | 1215 | 1234 | 1249 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | Standard | 1570 | 1500 | 1500 |
| Front Track Width (mm) | Standard | 990/885 | 832 | 830 |
| Rear Track Width (mm) | Standard | 970/960 | 986 | 1006 |
| Minimum Height | Standard | 2442 | 2327 | 2353 |
| Weight (Kgs) | Standard | 960 | 755 | 755 |
Tyres plays a very important role as different tyre are required for different activity, Solis tractors has wide range of tyre availability like Agri, Wider Agri, Turf, Industrial & Galaxy pro tyre while Kubota comes with standard tyre options. It gives versatility to the consumer
Solis S26 Shuttle XL
Kubota B2231
Kubota B2261
Let’s talk about the complete tractor package, Solis S 26 is pretty renowned model among its category, spare parts are easy to find & dealers are also good in solving the problem for Kubota also you will get the same experience but there is huge difference in tractor pricing i.e. Solis is 20-25% cheaper to Kubota Models. While Solis & Kubota are similar in performance but due to huge price difference we are giving 1 star extra to Solis compare to Kubota B2231 and B2261.
Solis S26 Shuttle XL
Kubota B2231
Kubota B2261
INTRODUCTION:
This is Eddie, your tractor reviewer from Greater London. Today we are going to learn about the pros and cons of SOLIS S26 SHUTTLE XL/ HST VS KUBOTA B2231 VS KUBOTA B2261 with a comprehensive comparative study of their features and specifications.
| Specification comparison for Solis Compact Series v/s Competition Compact Tractors | ||||||
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| MAKER | SOLIS | KUBOTA | KUBOTA | |||
| MODEL | S26 SHUTTLE XL/ HST | B2231 | B2261 | |||
| PRICE (Euros) | 11075 | |||||
| Parameters | ||||||
| Type | Standard | MHI DI | E-TVCS | E-TVCS | ||
| No. of Cylinders | Standard | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Swept Volume (cc) | Standard | 1318 | 1123 | 1261 | ||
| Max Engine HP @ RPM | Standard | 24 | 23 | 26 | ||
| Rated RPM | Standard | 2700 | 2500 | 2500 | ||
| Max Torque (Nm) | Standard | 75 | 72 | – | ||
| After Treatment | Standard | – | – | – | ||
| Emissions Qualify | Standard | STAGE V | STAGE V | STAGE V | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Standard | 27 | 27 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Type | Standard | CONSTANT MESH WITH SYNCHRO SHUTTLE | CONSTANT MESH WITH SYNCHRO SHUTTLE/ HST | CONSTANT MESH WITH SYNCHRO SHUTTLE/ HST | ||
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Forward/ Reverse
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Standard | 9F+9R/ HST | 9F+9R/ HST | 9F+9R/ HST | ||
| Option 1 | – | – | – | |||
| Option 2 | – | – | – | |||
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Speeds (Max-Kmph)
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Standard | 21 | 20.1/21.68 | 21.3/23 | ||
| Option 1 | – | – | – | |||
| Option 2 | – | – | – | |||
| Option 3 | – | – | – | |||
| Option 4 | – | – | – | |||
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Clutch
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Standard | SINGLE CLUTCH/ NA | SINGLE CLUTCH/ NA | SINGLE CLUTCH/ NA | ||
| Option 1 | – | – | – | |||
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Clutch Actuation
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Standard | MECHANICAL/ NA | MECHANICAL/ NA | MECHANICAL/ NA | ||
| Option 1 | – | – | – | |||
| Front Axle | ||||||
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Type
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Standard | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Option 1 | – | 2WD | 2WD | |||
| 4WD Engagement | Standard | MECHANICAL | MECHANICAL | MECHANICAL | ||
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Diff Lock
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Standard | FOOT OPERATED | FOOT OPERATED | FOOT OPERATED | ||
| Option 1 | – | – | – | |||
| Turning Radius (mm) | Standard | 2.1 | 2.1 | |||
| PTO | ||||||
| PTO Type | Standard | MECHANICAL | MECHANICAL | MECHANICAL | ||
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PTO RPM @ Engine RPM
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Standard | 540/540E | 540 | 540 | ||
| Option 1 | 540/1000 | 2500 | 2500 | |||
| Option 2 | – | – | – | |||
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PTO Actuation
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Standard | MECHANICAL/ EHPTO (HST) | MECHANICAL/ EHPTO (HST) | MECHANICAL/ EHPTO (HST) | ||
| Option 1 | – | – | – | |||
| Option 2 | – | – | – | |||
| Brakes | ||||||
| Type of Brakes | Standard | OIL IMMERSED BRAKES | OIL IMMERSED BRAKES | OIL IMMERSED BRAKES | ||
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Brakes Actuation
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Standard | MECHANICAL | MECHANICAL | MECHANICAL | ||
| Option 1 | – | – | – | |||
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Trailer Brakes
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Standard | – | – | – | ||
| Option 1 | – | – | – | |||
| Option 2 | – | – | – | |||
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Hydraulics and Linkages
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Max Lifting Capacity (Kgs)
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Standard | 600 | 970 | 970 | ||
| Option 1 | – | – | – | |||
| Liftomatic | Standard | – | – | – | ||
| Three Point Linkage Category | Standard | CAT 1 & CAT 1N | CAT 1 | CAT 1 | ||
| Hydraulic Pump flow (LPM) | Standard | 18 | 33.1 | 33.1 | ||
| Steering Pump flow (LPM) | Standard | NA | – | – | ||
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Position/ Draft Sensing Control
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Standard | POSITION CONTROL | POSITION CONTROL | POSITION CONTROL | ||
| Option 1 | – | – | – | |||
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Rear Remotes
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Standard | 2 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Option 1 | – | – | – | |||
| Option 2 | – | – | – | |||
| Mid Remotes | Standard | – | – | – | ||
| Front Remotes | Standard | – | – | – | ||
| Steering Type | Standard | POWER STEERING | POWER STEERING | POWER STEERING | ||
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Ground Clearance (mm) | Standard | 275 | 265 | 290 | ||
| Overall Length (mm) | Standard | 2945/ 2895 | 2730 | 2730 | ||
| Overall Width (mm) | Standard | 1215 | 1234 | 1249 | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | Standard | 1570 | 1500 | 1500 | ||
| Front Track Width (mm) | Standard | 990/885 | 832 | 830 | ||
| Rear Track Width (mm) | Standard | 970/960 | 986 | 1006 | ||
| Minimum Height | Standard | 2442 | 2327 | 2353 | ||
| Weight (Kgs) | Standard | – | 755 | 755 | ||
| Front & Rear Tyres (Std) | Standard | 6.0-12/ 8.30-20 | 6×12/ 9.5×16 | 6×12/ 9.5×18 | ||
| Option 1 | Standard | – | – | |||
| Option 2 | Standard | – | – | |||
| Option 3 | Standard | – | – | |||
| Option 4 | Standard | – | – | |||
VERDICT
When it comes to maximum speed, Solis clocks 21 Km/hr whereas Kubota variants clock 21.68 and 23 Km/hr respectively. Also the lifting capacity reaches up to 600 Kg compared to 900 Kg for Kubota variants. Overall, S 26 Shuttle emerges as a near winner in the comparisons because of its reputation that precedes any competition in the category. The added advantage with this brand is the easy availability of spare parts along with a price difference of about 20-25%. My understanding suggests that powered with the Mitsubishi 3 Cylinder Stage V engine, Solis 26 Shuttle delivers a power-packed punch performance. Nearly difficult to choose one between these tractors, but Solis does win this with a narrow margin.