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Kubota BX1500 vs Kubota GB15
Verdict: Kubota BX1500 vs Kubota GB15
The Kubota BX1500 and the Kubota GB15 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Kubota BX1500 is the lighter machine (550 kg vs 570 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota BX1500 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 12.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota BX1500 is the newer design (2003 vs 1997). 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
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
12.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
11.2 kWReference
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Displacement
0.6 LReference
0.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
72 x 74 mmReference
72 x 74 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.2 kWReference
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Fuel system
indirect injectionReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
2500Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
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No of Cylinders
2 cylinderReference
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Rated engine speed
3,600 RPMReference
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Bore and stroke
2.83x2.90 inchesReference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
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Engine
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11.0 kWReference
Power
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11.0 kWReference
Starter
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negativeReference
Transmission
Type
hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission Type
HSTReference
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forward and reverse options
hydrostatic : infinite forward and nfinite reverse (2-range)Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
7.8 kWReference
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Valves
1Reference
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Total flow
20.8 lpmReference
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Rear Type
1Reference
0Reference
Rear lift (at ends)
548 kgReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
308 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
hydraulicReference
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Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Mid PTO Type
2500Reference
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Front PTO
optionalReference
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Front PTO Type
2500Reference
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Control
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position controlReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
134 cmReference
127 cmReference
Weight
550 kgReference
570 kgReference
Front tire
16x7.5-8Reference
5.00-12Reference
Rear tire
24x12-12Reference
8-18Reference
Ag front
16x7.5-8Reference
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Ag rear
24x12-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x7.5-8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
24x12-12Reference
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Length
190 cmReference
204 cmReference
Width
114 cmReference
97 cmReference
Height
176 cmReference
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Ground clearance
14 cmReference
29 cmReference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8-18Reference
Height (ROPS)
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183 cmReference
Front tread
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74 cmReference
Rear tread
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72 to 87 cmReference
Kubota BX1500 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
electricReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
General
Make & Model
KubotaReference
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Capacities
Capacity
36.6 ciReference
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PTO
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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Front PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
Wet disc brakesReference
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Steering type
hydrostatic powerReference
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Hydraulics
Remote Valves
1 ValvesReference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 1Reference
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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
548.8 kgReference
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Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
176.5 cmReference
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Overall Length
190.5 cmReference
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Overall Width
114.6 cmReference
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Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
Ag rear : 24x12-12Reference
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Rear wheel tread range
24x12-12 inchReference
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Front Wheel Type
Ag front : 16x7.5-8Reference
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Front Wheel tread range
16x7.5-8Reference
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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.