Compare/Kubota B6200 vs Kubota JB15X

Kubota B6200 vs Kubota JB15X

Verdict: Kubota B6200 vs Kubota JB15X

The Kubota B6200 and the Kubota JB15X are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Kubota JB15X is the lighter machine (575 kg vs 1,102 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B6200 holds more fuel (14.4 L vs 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota JB15X is the newer design (2009 vs 1983). 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

With 8-16 rear tires.Reference

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Variants

B6200E

2WD gearReference

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B6200D

4WD gearReference

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B6200HST-E

2WD hydroReference

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B6200HST-D

4WD hydroReference

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JB15X

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wheeledReference

JB15X-PC

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half-trackReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

11.2 kWReference

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Plows

1Reference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

0.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 70 mmReference

67 x 74 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.2 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry paper elementReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

0.8 kWReference

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Oil capacity

12.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

3.4 LReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,500 RPMReference

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

2.835x2.756 inchesReference

2.64x2.90 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

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11.0 kWReference

Power

—

11.0 kWReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

7.2-inch dry plateReference

dry discReference

Transmission Type

GearReference

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forward and reverse options

Gear- 6F and 2RReference

6F and 2RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

9.3 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

13.6 LReference

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Type

gearReference

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Capacity

13.6 LReference

47.5 ciReference

Pressure

112.4 barReference

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Total flow

15.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

0Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

469 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

319 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/825Reference

967:2600Reference

Front PTO

optionalReference

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Front PTO Type

2500Reference

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Rear PTO

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540 (1.375)Reference

Capacities

Fuel

14.4 LReference

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Fuel tank

14.4 LReference

14.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

3.6 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

147 cmReference

127 cmReference

Weight

1102 to 1223 poundsReference

575 kgReference

Front tire

4.5-10Reference

5.00-12Reference

Rear tire

7.00-16Reference

8-18Reference

Ag front

4.5-10Reference

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Ag rear

7.00-16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

20.5x8.00-10Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

29x12.00-15Reference

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Length

259 cmReference

204 cmReference

Width

114 cmReference

97 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

180 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

499 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

554 kgReference

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Ground clearance

21 cmReference

28 cmReference

Front tread

78 cmReference

74 cmReference

Rear tread

69 to 90 cmReference

72/76 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8-18Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 5-12. Rear: 130/90-21Reference

Height

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183 cmReference

Kubota B6200 attachments

B6200 Serial Numbers

1983

10001 (2WD)Reference

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1984

11022 (2WD)Reference

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1985

20183 (2WD)Reference

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1986

29344 (2WD)Reference

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1987

38505 (2WD)Reference

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1988

49666 (2WD)Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota L4520 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota L4520 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

155 cmReference

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Bucket width

40 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

201 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

248 cmReference

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Loading height

213 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

170°Reference

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Swing Arc

177°Reference

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Bucket force

657 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1308 kgReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

Two-post ROPS.Reference

Country of manufacturer

JapanReference

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Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

8 valveReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

1,630 psiReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category 0Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

469.9 kgReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

825 RPMReference

540 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Dry internal expanding brakesReference

wet discReference

Steering type

Manual steeringReference

powerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

196.6 cmReference

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Overall Height

180.1 cmReference

183.9 cmReference

Overall Length

259.1 cmReference

204.5 cmReference

Overall Width

114 cmReference

97 cmReference

Overall weight

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575.2 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

Ag rear: 7.00-16Reference

45,522Reference

Rear wheel tread range

27.2 to 35.8 inchesReference

28.4/30.3 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

Ag front:\\t4.5-10Reference

5.00-12Reference

Front Wheel tread range

78.5 cmReference

74.9 cmReference

Power

Max Power

—

14.8 hpReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

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.