Compare/Kubota BX1830 vs Kubota BX1870-1

Kubota BX1830 vs Kubota BX1870-1

Verdict: Kubota BX1830 vs Kubota BX1870-1

The Kubota BX1830 and the Kubota BX1870-1 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Kubota BX1830 is the lighter machine (569 kg vs 610 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota BX1870-1 holds more fuel (25 L vs 20.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota BX1870-1 is the newer design (2015 vs 2004). 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

18 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

—

rear standardReference

Engine

Fuel tank

20.8 LReference

25 LReference

Engine (gross)

13.4 kWReference

Displacement

0.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

67 x 68 mmReference

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Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

3200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

—

11.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

—

2.5 LReference

Fuel Type

—

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

—

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

—

3,200 RPMReference

Cooling system

—

liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission Type

—

HSTReference

forward and reverse options

—

Hydrostatic : infinite (2-range) forward and reverseReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

10.2 kWReference

Pump flow

20.8 lpmReference

23.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

308 kgReference

—

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulicReference

—

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2500@3125Reference

2500@3200Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

Hydraulic system

—

11.7 LReference

Capacity

—

11.7 LReference

Control

—

quarter-inching valveReference

Rear lift (at ends)

—

449 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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308 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

139 cmReference

134 cmReference

Weight

569 kgReference

610 kgReference

Front tire

18x8.50-8Reference

16x7.5-8Reference

Rear tire

26x12.00-12Reference

24x12-12Reference

Ag front

18x8.50-8Reference

16x7.5-8Reference

Ag rear

26x12.00-12Reference

24x12-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

18x8.50-8Reference

16x7.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

26x12.00-12Reference

24x12-12Reference

Length

197 cmReference

233 cmReference

Width

114 cmReference

113 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

180 cmReference

218 cmReference

Ground clearance

17 cmReference

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Front tread

90 cmReference

87 cmReference

Rear tread

81 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

—

22 cmReference

Kubota BX1830 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

—

40Reference

Battery CCA

—

435Reference

Total cold cranking amps

—

435 CCAReference

Attachment overview

Capacities

Fuel

—

25.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

—

3.06 qtsReference

Kubota BX1870-1 attachments

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Cruise control

—

AvailableReference

Rollover protective structure

—

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

Power

Max Power

—

18 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

—

13.7 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

—

540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

—

2,500 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

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2,500@3,200 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

—

540@3,200 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

—

wet discReference

Steering type

—

powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

—

open centerReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

—

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

—

450 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

—

quarter-inching valveReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

—

218.9 cmReference

Overall Length

—

233.9 cmReference

Overall Width

—

113 cmReference

Front axle clearance

—

22.9 cmReference

Overall weight

—

610.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

—

24x12-12Reference

Rear wheel tread range

—

81.8 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

—

16x7.5-8Reference

Front Wheel tread range

—

87.9 cmReference

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.