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Kubota BX1830 vs Kubota L1-185
Verdict: Kubota BX1830 vs Kubota L1-185
The Kubota BX1830 and the Kubota L1-185 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Kubota L1-185 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 20.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota BX1830 is the newer design (2004 vs 1986). 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
liquid-cooledReference
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
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine
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13.2 kWReference
Power
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13.2 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
540/770/940/1250Reference
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
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Weight
569 kgReference
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Front tire
18x8.50-8Reference
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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
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Width
114 cmReference
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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
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Kubota BX1830 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
L1-185DT
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4WDReference
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.