Compare/Kubota B1161 vs Kubota BX1500

Kubota B1161 vs Kubota BX1500

Verdict: Kubota B1161 vs Kubota BX1500

The Kubota B1161 and the Kubota BX1500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Kubota BX1500 is the lighter machine (550 kg vs 630 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota BX1500 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B1161 is the newer design (2018 vs 2003). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

15 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

14.0 LReference

17.0 LReference

Engine (net)

11.0 kWReference

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Displacement

0.7 LReference

0.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

67 x 68 mmReference

72 x 74 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

11.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2900Reference

3600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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11.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

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11.2 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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2 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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3,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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2.83x2.90 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission Type

—

HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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hydrostatic : infinite forward and nfinite reverse (2-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

14.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

1Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

540 kgReference

548 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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7.8 kWReference

Valves

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1Reference

Total flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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308 kgReference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Clutch

—

hydraulicReference

Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

—

2500Reference

Front PTO

—

optionalReference

Front PTO Type

—

2500Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

127 cmReference

134 cmReference

Weight

630 kgReference

550 kgReference

Front tire

5-12Reference

16x7.5-8Reference

Rear tire

8-16Reference

24x12-12Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

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Length

235 cmReference

190 cmReference

Width

93 cmReference

114 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

221 cmReference

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Ground clearance

24 cmReference

14 cmReference

Front tread

76 to 86 cmReference

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Rear tread

75 to 100 cmReference

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Ag front

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16x7.5-8Reference

Ag rear

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24x12-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

—

16x7.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

—

24x12-12Reference

Height

—

176 cmReference

Kubota B1161 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

Kubota BX1500 attachments

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Capacities

Capacity

—

36.6 ciReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

—

2,500 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Remote Valves

—

1 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 1Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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548.8 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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176.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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190.5 cmReference

Overall Width

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114.6 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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Ag rear : 24x12-12Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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24x12-12 inchReference

Front Wheel Type

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Ag front : 16x7.5-8Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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16x7.5-8Reference

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.