Last updated 10/3/23 The Kubota L2501 is the current #1 selling sub-compact tractor in the US, and has been since 2014 when it was first manufactured. You might be surprised to find out the Kubota L2501 oil filter you paid a premium for at the dealership is really just a Fleetguard filter with Kubota stamped on it. Filter manufacturing processes have become so advanced that all the major filter companies produce excellent filters. The Kubota L2501 filter cross reference information below will help you find high quality aftermarket filters for your tractor.

Just like John Deere, Kubota manufactures exactly ZERO of their own filters. Kubota and John Deere oil filters are made by Baldwin, Fleetguard, Champion and WIX; air filters are mainly made by Donaldson. Wherever Kubota or Deere can get the best deal on a particular filter to be manufactured is where they choose. I laugh inside when I hear someone say they “would never put an aftermarket filter on their Kubota”. Little do they know it came from the factory with one. The following Kubota L2501 oil filter cross reference guide will provide you with the part numbers you need to save some money (and get the same reliability and performance). It’s also important to note the aftermarket filters aren’t always cheaper than Kubota brand (usually but not always) so be sure to check prices.
Kubota L2501 Oil Filter Cross Reference (Every 200 hours or annually):
OEM Kubota HH164-32430 (Kubota HH164-32430 Filter on Amazon) crosses to:
- Fleetguard LF3706 Fleetguard Oil Filter Part No: LF3706
- Baldwin B1434 Baldwin B1434 Oil Filter
- Wix 51307 WIX Filters – 51307 Oil Filter, Pack of 1
- Purolator L17019 Purolator L17019 Oil Filter
The Kubota L2501 oil capacity is 6 quarts of 15w40 or 10w40. We recommend using a high quality fully synthetic oil in your L2501. Kubota oil is nothing special, it’s actually rebranded Valvoline. That doesn’t mean it’s bad, it’s just not worth the price. You can get Rotella T6 or Royal Purple for less, which are both as good or better than the OEM Kubota oil. The reviews on both speak for themselves. Check the links below for a couple bulk deals on these oils, as well as the OEM if you want to stick with Kubota oil (nothing wrong with that either):
Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 15W-40 Diesel Engine Oil (1-Gallon, Case of 3)
Royal Purple 04154 15W40 Oil, 1 Gallon
Kubota 1 Gallon Genuine OEM SAE 15W-40 Engine Oil
Kubota L2501 Hydraulic Filter Cross Reference (Every 400 hours):
OEM Kubota #HH3A0-82623 (Check Price: Kubota OEM HH3A0-82623 OIL FILTER) crosses to:
- Wix WL10043 Check Price: WIX WL10043
- Baldwin BT8488 Baldwin Heavy Duty BT8488 Hydraulic Filter
- Donaldson P551779 Donaldson P551779 Hydraulic Filter
Recommended Hydraulic Fluid:
Kubota L2501 Air Filter Cross Reference (Every 200 hours):
OEM Kubota #TA04093230 (Check Price: Kubota OEM Air Filter, TA040-93230) crosses to:
- FLEETGUARD AF25551 Check Price: Fleetguard Air Filter Part No: AF25551
- DONALDSON P831424 Donaldson P831424 Air Filter
- WIX 46438 WIX 46438 Heavy Duty Air Filter, Pack of 1
Kubota L2501 Fuel Filter Cross Reference (Every 200 hours):
OEM Kubota #6A320-59930 (Kubota 6A320-59930 Fuel Filter on Amazon) crosses to:
- BALDWIN PF9911 Baldwin PF9911 Heavy Duty Fuel Filter (1-5/8 in.L)
- WIX 33830 WIX 33830 Heavy Duty Cartridge Fuel Filter
Kubota L2501 Hydrostat HST Filter Cross Reference (Every 200 hours):
OEM Kubota #HHK70-14073 or HHK70-14070 (Kubota OEM Hydrostat HST Filter HHK70-14073 on Amazon) crosses to:
- WIX WL10013 WIX WL10013 HST Filter
- Sure Filter SFH1407 Sure Filter SFH1407
Kubota L2501 Filter Kit on Amazon (All Filters):
If the thought of all these Kubota filter cross references has your head spinning don’t worry, you aren’t alone. There are a few kits out there with all the needed filters in one package. These kits usually come with Baldwin, Donaldson and Wix filters, which are rock solid choices in our book. Here’s the best value kit we could find: Kubota L2501 H HST Tractor Filter Kit
Don’t be fooled by deceiving videos and dealerships. Here’s how to tell fact from fiction:
You can’t go wrong using a Fleetguard, Baldwin or Wix Filter that cross references to your OEM Kubota filter. There are plenty of YouTube videos out there (hint, Messick’s) and Kubota dealers who will tell you to only use their filters.
Several like to take filters apart and show you how much “better” the Kubota oil filter is. Here’s a secret: if they take a Kubota oil filter and compare it cut open to a Baldwin or Wix filter but not a Fleetguard, you can bet the farm that the Kubota filter is really a Fleetguard. They won’t cut open a Fleetguard because they don’t want you to see IT’S THE SAME THING.
The world of maintenance parts like filters, lubricants and batteries is kind of a high margin seedy place. There are very few manufacturers making lots of different brands with different labels, colors and pricing. Don’t be fooled into paying more for something that’s identical to a cheaper product. We hope this guide has provided valuable information on Kubota L2501 filter cross reference charts. Thanks for reading!
Great info here! Thanks