Compare/Kubota B1830 vs Kubota L1-185

Kubota B1830 vs Kubota L1-185

Verdict: Kubota B1830 vs Kubota L1-185

The Kubota B1830 and the Kubota L1-185 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Kubota L1-185 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B1830 is the newer design (2007 vs 1986). 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

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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

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Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

13.2 kWReference

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Engine (net)

12.9 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 84 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

12.9 kWReference

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Power (gross)

13.2 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

2.83x3.29 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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13.2 kWReference

Power

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13.2 kWReference

Transmission

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

shuttleReference

Gears

9 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

Mechanical ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

mechanical shuttle - 9F and 9RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

11.0 kWReference

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Pressure

152.0 barReference

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Pump flow

20.4 lpmReference

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Total flow

36.0 lpmReference

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Steering flow

15.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

969 kgReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/770/940/1250Reference

Engine RPM

2500@2600Reference

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Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

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Weight

704 kgReference

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Front tire

6-12Reference

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Rear tire

8-16Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

22x8.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

31x13.5-15Reference

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Length

273 cmReference

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Width

102 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

224 cmReference

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Ground clearance

22 cmReference

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Front tread

83 cmReference

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Rear tread

80 to 97 cmReference

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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

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Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

54.8 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

17.7 hpReference

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Rated Power

17.3 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

14.8 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,500 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,592 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

2,500@2,600 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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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

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

969.8 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

224 cmReference

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Overall Length

273.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

102.6 cmReference

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Overall weight

704.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

45,520Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

31.5 to 38.2 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

6-12.Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

83.6 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Variants

L1-185DT

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4WDReference

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.