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Kubota B1161 vs Kubota L1511
Verdict: Kubota B1161 vs Kubota L1511
The Kubota B1161 and the Kubota L1511 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Kubota B1161 is the lighter machine (630 kg vs 1,576 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1511 holds more fuel (22.0 L vs 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B1161 is the newer design (2018 vs 1978). 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
liquid-cooledReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
14.0 LReference
22.0 LReference
Engine (net)
11.0 kWReference
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Displacement
0.7 LReference
0.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
67 x 68 mmReference
76 x 82 mmReference
Rated Power (net)
11.0 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dry elementReference
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Rated RPM
2900Reference
2800Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine
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11.0 kWReference
Power
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11.0 kWReference
Cooling system
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thermosiphonReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Pump flow
14.4 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
JIS1Reference
Rear lift (at ends)
540 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
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1252@2800Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
127 cmReference
138 cmReference
Weight
630 kgReference
1576 to 1753 poundsReference
Front tire
5-12Reference
4.00-12Reference
Rear tire
8-16Reference
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Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16Reference
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Length
235 cmReference
236 cmReference
Width
93 cmReference
112 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
221 cmReference
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Ground clearance
24 cmReference
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Front tread
76 to 86 cmReference
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Rear tread
75 to 100 cmReference
88/100 cmReference
2WD Rear tire
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8.3/8-22Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 8.3/8-22Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 6-14. Rear: 8.3/8-22Reference
Height (steering wheel)
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132 cmReference
2WD Weight
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714 kgReference
4WD Weight
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795 kgReference
2WD Ground clearance
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29 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
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24 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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82 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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93 cmReference
Kubota B1161 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Variants
L1501
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gear 2WDReference
L1501DT
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gear 4WDReference
L1511
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hydrostatic 2WDReference
L1511DT
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hydrostatic 4WDReference
L1511 Serial Number Location
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.