Compare/Kubota BX1500 vs Kubota L185

Kubota BX1500 vs Kubota L185

Verdict: Kubota BX1500 vs Kubota L185

The Kubota BX1500 and the Kubota L185 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 1,595 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L185 holds more fuel (22.0 L vs 17.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota BX1500 is the newer design (2003 vs 1977). 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

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

No of Cylinders

2 cylinderReference

2-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

3,600 RPMReference

2,800Reference

Bore and stroke

2.83x2.90 inchesReference

2.99x3.23 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

—

12.7 kWReference

Power

—

12.7 kWReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

creeperReference

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

11.2 kWReference

Valves

1Reference

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Total flow

20.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

1Reference

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

548 kgReference

997 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

308 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

transmissionReference

Clutch

hydraulicReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/700/1000 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

—

Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

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Front PTO

optionalReference

—

Front PTO Type

2500Reference

2430Reference

Control

—

draft controlReference

Engine RPM

—

1007@2430Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

134 cmReference

152 cmReference

Weight

550 kgReference

1595 to 1785 poundsReference

Front tire

16x7.5-8Reference

4.00-15Reference

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

20x8.00-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

24x12-12Reference

13.6-16Reference

Length

190 cmReference

254 cmReference

Width

114 cmReference

137 cmReference

Height

176 cmReference

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Ground clearance

14 cmReference

25 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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9.5-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5/9-24Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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134 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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193 cmReference

Front tread

—

100 cmReference

Rear tread

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102 cmReference

Shipping

—

809 kgReference

Kubota BX1500 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Capacities

Capacity

36.6 ciReference

45.3 ciReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,500 RPMReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet disc brakesReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

manualReference

Hydraulics

Remote Valves

1 ValvesReference

—

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1Reference

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

548.8 kgReference

997.9 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

—

position control, draft control optionalReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

176.5 cmReference

134.6 cmReference

Overall Length

190.5 cmReference

254 cmReference

Overall Width

114.6 cmReference

137.2 cmReference

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

L185TP

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2WD turfReference

L185FP

—

2WD agReference

L185DT

—

4WDReference

Kubota L185 attachments

Kubota BL4520 Backhoe

Backhoe type

—

Kubota BL4520 BackhoeReference

Transport height

—

155 cmReference

Bucket width

—

40 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

—

201 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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248 cmReference

Loading height

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213 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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170°Reference

Swing Arc

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177°Reference

Bucket force

—

657 kgReference

Dipperstick force

—

1308 kgReference

Power

Rated Power

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17 hpReference

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.