Compare/Kubota B1161 vs Kubota L185

Kubota B1161 vs Kubota L185

Verdict: Kubota B1161 vs Kubota L185

The Kubota B1161 and the Kubota L185 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 1,595 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L185 holds more fuel (22.0 L vs 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B1161 is the newer design (2018 vs 1977). 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

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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Engine

Fuel tank

14.0 LReference

22.0 LReference

Engine (net)

11.0 kWReference

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Displacement

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

—

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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12.7 kWReference

Power

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12.7 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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2-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,800Reference

Bore and stroke

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2.99x3.23 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

creeperReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

14.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

540 kgReference

997 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/700/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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11.2 kWReference

Control

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draft controlReference

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Engine RPM

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1007@2430Reference

Front PTO Type

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2430Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

127 cmReference

152 cmReference

Weight

630 kgReference

1595 to 1785 poundsReference

Front tire

5-12Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

8-16Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

235 cmReference

254 cmReference

Width

93 cmReference

137 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

221 cmReference

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Ground clearance

24 cmReference

25 cmReference

Front tread

76 to 86 cmReference

100 cmReference

Rear tread

75 to 100 cmReference

102 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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9.5-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5/9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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20x8.00-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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134 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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193 cmReference

Shipping

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809 kgReference

Kubota B1161 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

L185TP

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2WD turfReference

L185FP

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2WD agReference

L185DT

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4WDReference

Kubota L185 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4520 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BL4520 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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155 cmReference

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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201 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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248 cmReference

Loading height

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213 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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170°Reference

Swing Arc

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177°Reference

Bucket force

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657 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1308 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Capacities

Capacity

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45.3 ciReference

Power

Rated Power

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17 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Front PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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997.9 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position control, draft control optionalReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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134.6 cmReference

Overall Length

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254 cmReference

Overall Width

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137.2 cmReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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manualReference

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.