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Kubota BX1830 vs Kubota L1-18
Verdict: Kubota BX1830 vs Kubota L1-18
The Kubota BX1830 and the Kubota L1-18 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 1,962 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-18 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 20.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota BX1830 is the newer design (2004 vs 1983). 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
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
liquid-cooledReference
Forward speeds are 20% faster than reverse.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
20.8 LReference
29.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Displacement
0.7 LReference
1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
67 x 68 mmReference
82 x 82 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3200Reference
2500Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine
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13.3 kWReference
Power
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13.3 kWReference
Transmission
Type
hydrostaticReference
shuttleReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
16 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
10.2 kWReference
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Pump flow
20.8 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift
308 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
hydraulicReference
dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/770/940/1250 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
2500@3125Reference
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Mid PTO
independentReference
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Mid PTO Type
2500Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
139 cmReference
150 cmReference
Weight
569 kgReference
1962 to 2150 poundsReference
Front tire
18x8.50-8Reference
4.00-12Reference
Rear tire
26x12.00-12Reference
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Ag front
18x8.50-8Reference
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Ag rear
26x12.00-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
18x8.50-8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
26x12.00-12Reference
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Length
197 cmReference
289 cmReference
Width
114 cmReference
119 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
180 cmReference
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Ground clearance
17 cmReference
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Front tread
90 cmReference
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Rear tread
81 cmReference
94/106 cmReference
2WD Rear tire
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8.3-24Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 8.3-24Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 6-14. Rear: 8.3-24Reference
Height
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198 cmReference
2WD Weight
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889 kgReference
4WD Weight
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975 kgReference
2WD Ground clearance
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32 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
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27 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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88 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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97 cmReference
Kubota BX1830 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
L1-18DT
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4WDReference
Speeds
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.