Compare/Kubota B1830 vs Kubota BX1870-1

Kubota B1830 vs Kubota BX1870-1

Verdict: Kubota B1830 vs Kubota BX1870-1

The Kubota B1830 and the Kubota BX1870-1 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Kubota BX1870-1 is the lighter machine (610 kg vs 704 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B1830 holds more fuel (28.0 L vs 25 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota BX1870-1 is the newer design (2015 vs 2007). 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

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Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 8-16 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 1% faster than forward.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

rear standardReference

Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

25 LReference

Engine (gross)

13.2 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Engine (net)

12.9 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

0.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 84 mmReference

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Rated Power (net)

12.9 kWReference

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Power (gross)

13.2 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

3200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

3,200 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

2.83x3.29 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Oil capacity

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11.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

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2.5 LReference

Transmission

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

9 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission Type

Mechanical ShuttleReference

HSTReference

forward and reverse options

mechanical shuttle - 9F and 9RReference

Hydrostatic : infinite (2-range) forward and reverseReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

11.0 kWReference

10.2 kWReference

Pressure

152.0 barReference

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Pump flow

20.4 lpmReference

23.5 lpmReference

Total flow

36.0 lpmReference

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Steering flow

15.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

quarter-inching valveReference

Rear lift (at ends)

969 kgReference

449 kgReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2500@2600Reference

2500@3200Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5)Reference

2500Reference

Hydraulic system

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11.7 LReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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308 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

134 cmReference

Weight

704 kgReference

610 kgReference

Front tire

6-12Reference

16x7.5-8Reference

Rear tire

8-16Reference

24x12-12Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

22x8.50-12Reference

16x7.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

31x13.5-15Reference

24x12-12Reference

Length

273 cmReference

233 cmReference

Width

102 cmReference

113 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

224 cmReference

218 cmReference

Ground clearance

22 cmReference

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Front tread

83 cmReference

87 cmReference

Rear tread

80 to 97 cmReference

81 cmReference

Ag front

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16x7.5-8Reference

Ag rear

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24x12-12Reference

Clearance (front axle)

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22 cmReference

B1830 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above and forward of the front axle.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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435Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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435 CCAReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Cruise control

AvailableReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

54.8 ciReference

11.7 LReference

Fuel

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25.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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3.06 qtsReference

Power

Max Power

17.7 hpReference

18 hpReference

Rated Power

17.3 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

14.8 hpReference

13.7 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,500 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,592 RPMReference

540@3,200 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

2,500@2,600 RPMReference

2,500@3,200 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

Steering type

powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

9.5 gpmReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,205 psiReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.1 gpm (5.4 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

969.8 kgReference

450 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

quarter-inching valveReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

224 cmReference

218.9 cmReference

Overall Length

273.6 cmReference

233.9 cmReference

Overall Width

102.6 cmReference

113 cmReference

Overall weight

704.9 kgReference

610.1 kgReference

Front axle clearance

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22.9 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

45,520Reference

24x12-12Reference

Rear wheel tread range

31.5 to 38.2 inchesReference

81.8 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

6-12.Reference

16x7.5-8Reference

Front Wheel tread range

83.6 cmReference

87.9 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Kubota BX1870-1 attachments

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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.