Solis S26 vs Kubota B2420 Vs Escorts FT26
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 Tractors & Escorts tractors are built with 3 Cylinder Mitsubishi Stage V engine, Kubota is using its in-house 3 cylinder E TVCS engine. Mitsubishi is known for its engine robust performance. In terms of Rated RPM Solis tractors gives max of 24 HP power at 2500 RPM, Kubota at 2600 & Escorts at 2700 RPM. However, Solis is having a slightly high fuel tank capacity compare to Escorts & Kubota. This gives Solis tractor added advantage as you can work longer with Solis Tractors. Below is the engine rating
Solis S26
Kubota B2420
Escorts FT26
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 & Escorts only CAT 1 implements can be attached. Lifting capacity ranges from 600 – 750 Kg.
Solis S26
Kubota B2420
Escorts FT26
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 & Escorts is following the traditional route in terms of look & ergonomics
Solis S26
Kubota B2420
Escorts FT26
On transmission front all three tractors are almost similar as Solis is providing 6F+2R transmission, Kubota & Escorts is providing 9F+3R Transmission, max speed of all the three tractors is around 20 kmph, which is optimum for garden / hobby farming usage.
Solis S26
Kubota B2420
Escorts FT26
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 | 240 | 250 | 290 |
| Overall Lenth (mm) | Standard | 2725 | 2815 | 2465 |
| Overall Width (mm) | Standard | 1058 | 990-1331 | 990 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | Standard | 1560 | 1563 | 1550 |
| Front Track Width (mm) | Standard | 894 | 797-815 | – |
| Rear Track Width (mm) | Standard | 825 | 734-1088 | – |
| Minimum Height | Standard | 2153 | 2300-2350 | 1940 |
| Weight(kgs) | Standard | 960 | 722-748 | 980 |
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 other two brands comes with standard tyre options. It gives versatility to the consumer
Solis S26
Kubota B2420
Escorts FT26
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 Model. While Escorts being new entrant in the market have problem with Spare parts as there network is very widely distributed so, you have to travel miles for your problem.
While Solis & Kubota are similar in performance but due to huge price difference we are giving 5 star extra to Solis compare to Kubota.
Solis S26
Kubota B2420
Escorts FT26
INTRODUCTION:
This is Eddie, your tractor reviewer from Greater London. Today we are going to learn about the pros and cons of SOLIS S26 VS KUBOTA B2420 VS ESCORTS FT26 with a comprehensive comparative study of their features and specifications.
| Specification comparison for Solis Compact Series v/s Competition Compact Tractors | |||||
| 26 Hp | |||||
 |
 |
 |
 |
||
| MAKER | SOLIS | KUBOTA | ESCORTS | ||
| MODEL | S26 | B2420 | FT22/FT26 | ||
| PRICE (Euros) | 11075 | ||||
| Parameters | |||||
| Type | Standard | MHI DI | E-TVCS, LIQUID COOLED | MHI | |
| No. of Cylinders | Standard | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Swept Volume (cc) | Standard | 1318 | 1123 | 1318 | |
| Max Engine HP @ RPM | Standard | 24 | 24 | 24 | |
| Rated RPM | Standard | 2500 | 2600 | 2700 | |
| Max Torque (Nm) | Standard | 75 | 72 | 75 | |
| After Treatment | Standard | – | – | – | |
| Emissions Qualify | Standard | STAGE V | STAGE V | STAGE V | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Standard | 26.5 | 26 | 24 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Type | Standard | SLIDING MESH | CONSTANT MESH | CONSTANT MESH | |
|
Forward/ Reverse
|
Standard | 6F+2R | 9F+3R | 9F+2R | |
| Option 1 | – | – | – | ||
| Option 2 | – | – | – | ||
|
Speeds (Max-Kmph)
|
Standard | 20 | 19.4 | 20 | |
| Option 1 | – | – | – | ||
| Option 2 | – | – | – | ||
| Option 3 | – | – | – | ||
| Option 4 | – | – | – | ||
|
Clutch
|
Standard | SINGLE CLUTCH | SINGLE CLUTCH | SINGLE CLUTCH | |
| Option 1 | – | – | – | ||
|
Clutch Actuation
|
Standard | MECHANICAL | MECHANICAL | MECHANICAL | |
| Option 1 | – | – | – | ||
| Front Axle | |||||
|
Type
|
Standard | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | |
| Option 1 | – | 2WD | 2WD | ||
| 4WD Engagement | Standard | MECHANICAL | MECHANICAL | MECHANICAL | |
|
Diff Lock
|
Standard | FOOT OPERATED | FOOT OPERATED | FOOT OPERATED | |
| Option 1 | – | – | – | ||
| Turning Radius (mm) | Standard | 2.3 | 2.5 | ||
| PTO | |||||
| PTO Type | Standard | MECHANICAL | MECHANICAL | MECHANICAL | |
|
PTO RPM @ Engine RPM
|
Standard | 540/540E | 540/980 | 540/540E | |
| Option 1 | 540/1000 | – | – | ||
| Option 2 | – | – | – | ||
|
PTO Actuation
|
Standard | MECHANICAL | MECHANICAL | MECHANICAL | |
| Option 1 | – | – | – | ||
| Option 2 | – | – | – | ||
| Brakes | |||||
| Type of Brakes | Standard | OIL IMMERSED BRAKES | OIL IMMERSED BRAKES | OIL IMMERSED BRAKES | |
|
Brakes Actuation
|
Standard | MECHANICAL | MECHANICAL | MECHANICAL | |
| Option 1 | – | – | – | ||
|
Trailer Brakes
|
Standard | – | – | – | |
| Option 1 | – | – | – | ||
| Option 2 | – | – | – | ||
|
Hydraulics and Linkages
|
|||||
|
Max Lifting Capacity (Kgs)
|
Standard | 600 | 615 | 750 | |
| Option 1 | – | – | – | ||
| Liftomatic | Standard | – | – | – | |
| Three Point Linkage Category | Standard | CAT 1 & CAT 1N | CAT 1 | CAT 1 | |
| Hydraulic Pump flow (LPM) | Standard | 18 | 16.6 | 21 | |
| Steering Pump flow (LPM) | Standard | NA | 9.8 | NA | |
|
Position/ Draft Sensing Control
|
Standard | POSITION CONTROL | POSITION CONTROL | POSITION & DRAFT CONTROL | |
| Option 1 | – | – | – | ||
|
Rear Remotes
|
Standard | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Option 1 | – | – | – | ||
| Option 2 | – | – | – | ||
| Mid Remotes | Standard | – | – | – | |
| Front Remotes | Standard | – | – | – | |
| Steering Type | Standard | POWER STEERING | POWER STEERING | MECHANICAL/ POWER STEERING | |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Ground Clearance (mm) | Standard | 240 | 250 | 290 | |
| Overall Length (mm) | Standard | 2725 | 2815 | 2465 | |
| Overall Width (mm) | Standard | 1058 | 990-1331 | 990 | |
| Wheelbase (mm) | Standard | 1560 | 1563 | 1550 | |
| Front Track Width (mm) | Standard | 894 | 797-815 | – | |
| Rear Track Width (mm) | Standard | 825 | 734-1088 | – | |
| Minimum Height | Standard | 2153 | 2300-2350 | 1940 | |
| Weight (Kgs) | Standard | 960 | 722-748 | 980 | |
| Front & Rear Tyres (Std) | Standard | 6×12/ 8.3×20 | 6×12/ 8×16 | 5×12/ 8×18 | |
| Option 1 | Standard | Wider Agri | 6×12/ 9.5×16 | 5.2×14/ 8×18 | |
| Option 2 | Standard | Turf | 180/85D12 / 9.5×18 | – | |
| Option 3 | Standard | Industrial | – | – | |
| Option 4 | Standard | Galaxy Pro | – | – | |
VERDICT
When it comes to RPM, Escorts reach 2700 RPM, while Kubota touches 2600 RPM compared to that of Solis which is at 2500 RPM. Also, Solis possesses a 6F+2R Transmission as compared to Escorts which has a superior transmission of 9F+3R, while Kubota also goes a notch ahead with a 9F+3R Transmission. Looking at the overall specs and strengths of Solis, Escorts, and Mitsubishi Stage V Tractors, Solis does edge out these tractors in real-life scenarios where fuel efficiency and high tank capacity win. In my view, if you are looking for a global brand with outstanding after-sales service, presence in 140+ countries weigh in heavily over any other attribute. Also, when I take into consideration the affordability factor and value for money, I would definitely recommend Solis.