Compare/Kubota BX1500 vs Kubota JB15X

Kubota BX1500 vs Kubota JB15X

Verdict: Kubota BX1500 vs Kubota JB15X

The Kubota BX1500 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 BX1500 is the lighter machine (550 kg vs 575 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 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota JB15X is the newer design (2009 vs 2003). 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

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

17.0 LReference

14.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

11.2 kWReference

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Displacement

0.6 LReference

0.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 74 mmReference

67 x 74 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.2 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

—

Rated RPM

3600Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

2 cylinderReference

3 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed

3,600 RPMReference

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

2.83x2.90 inchesReference

2.64x2.90 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

—

11.0 kWReference

Power

—

11.0 kWReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

—

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

—

forward and reverse options

hydrostatic : infinite forward and nfinite reverse (2-range)Reference

6F and 2RReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

7.8 kWReference

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Valves

1Reference

—

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

540 (1.375)Reference

Clutch

hydraulicReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

967:2600Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

—

Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

—

Front PTO

optionalReference

—

Front PTO Type

2500Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

134 cmReference

127 cmReference

Weight

550 kgReference

575 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

183 cmReference

Ground clearance

14 cmReference

28 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

Front tread

—

74 cmReference

Rear tread

—

72/76 cmReference

Kubota BX1500 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

—

Two-post ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

36.6 ciReference

47.5 ciReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,500 RPMReference

—

Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

—

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet disc brakesReference

wet discReference

Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

powerReference

Hydraulics

Remote Valves

1 ValvesReference

—

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1Reference

Category 0Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

548.8 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

176.5 cmReference

183.9 cmReference

Overall Length

190.5 cmReference

204.5 cmReference

Overall Width

114.6 cmReference

97 cmReference

Overall weight

—

575.2 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

Ag rear : 24x12-12Reference

45,522Reference

Rear wheel tread range

24x12-12 inchReference

28.4/30.3 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

Ag front : 16x7.5-8Reference

5.00-12Reference

Front Wheel tread range

16x7.5-8Reference

74.9 cmReference

Variants

JB15X

—

wheeledReference

JB15X-PC

—

half-trackReference

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.