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Kubota A-15 vs Kubota JB15X
Verdict: Kubota A-15 vs Kubota JB15X
The Kubota A-15 and the Kubota JB15X are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Kubota JB15X is the lighter machine (575 kg vs 650 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota A-15 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota JB15X is the newer design (2009 vs 1988). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
15 hp
15 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
liquid-cooledReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
14.0 LReference
Engine
11.4 kWReference
11.0 kWReference
Displacement
0.9 LReference
0.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
72 x 74 mmReference
67 x 74 mmReference
Power
11.4 kWReference
11.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
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dieselReference
No of Cylinders
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3 CylinderReference
Rated engine speed
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2,600 RPMReference
Bore and stroke
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2.64x2.90 inchesReference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
forward and reverse options
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6F and 2RReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
0Reference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
967:2600Reference
Engine RPM
1194@2600Reference
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Rear PTO
—
540 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
135 cmReference
127 cmReference
Weight
650 kgReference
575 kgReference
Front tire
5.00-12Reference
5.00-12Reference
Rear tire
8-16Reference
8-18Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8-16Reference
Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8-18Reference
Length
253 cmReference
204 cmReference
Width
104 cmReference
97 cmReference
Height
124 cmReference
183 cmReference
Ground clearance
29 cmReference
28 cmReference
Front tread
82 cmReference
74 cmReference
Rear tread
81/89 cmReference
72/76 cmReference
Optional tires (ag)
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Front: 5-12. Rear: 130/90-21Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Variants
JB15X
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wheeledReference
JB15X-PC
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half-trackReference
General
Make & Model
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KubotaReference
Rollover protective structure
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Two-post ROPS.Reference
Capacities
Capacity
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47.5 ciReference
Power
Max Power
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14.8 hpReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
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540 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
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wet discReference
Steering type
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powerReference
Hydraulics
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category 0Reference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
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183.9 cmReference
Overall Length
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204.5 cmReference
Overall Width
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97 cmReference
Overall weight
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575.2 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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45,522Reference
Rear wheel tread range
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28.4/30.3 inchesReference
Front Wheel Type
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5.00-12Reference
Front Wheel tread range
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74.9 cmReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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AvailableReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.