Compare/Kubota BX1500 vs Kubota L1501

Kubota BX1500 vs Kubota L1501

Verdict: Kubota BX1500 vs Kubota L1501

The Kubota BX1500 and the Kubota L1501 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 1,477 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1501 holds more fuel (22.0 L vs 17.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota BX1500 is the newer design (2003 vs 1975). 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

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges with additional creeper range.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

17.0 LReference

22.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

11.2 kWReference

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Displacement

0.6 LReference

0.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 74 mmReference

76 x 82 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.2 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

2800Reference

Starter volts

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

thermosiphonReference

Engine

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11.0 kWReference

Power

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11.0 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

16 forward and 4 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

JIS1Reference

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 (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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Engine RPM

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1480@2800Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

134 cmReference

138 cmReference

Weight

550 kgReference

1477 to 1653 poundsReference

Front tire

16x7.5-8Reference

4.00-12Reference

Rear tire

24x12-12Reference

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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

236 cmReference

Width

114 cmReference

112 cmReference

Height

176 cmReference

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Ground clearance

14 cmReference

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2WD Rear tire

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8.3/8-22Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 8.3/8-22Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 8.3/8-22Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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132 cmReference

2WD Weight

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669 kgReference

4WD Weight

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749 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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29 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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24 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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82 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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93 cmReference

Rear tread

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88/100 cmReference

Kubota BX1500 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

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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Variants

L1501

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gear 2WDReference

L1501DT

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gear 4WDReference

L1511

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hydrostatic 2WDReference

L1511DT

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hydrostatic 4WDReference

L1501 Serial Number Location

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.