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Kubota BX1830 vs Kubota L1801
Verdict: Kubota BX1830 vs Kubota L1801
The Kubota BX1830 and the Kubota L1801 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 1,548 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1801 holds more fuel (22.0 L vs 20.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota BX1830 is the newer design (2004 vs 1976). 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
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. Additional creeper range for the entire transmission.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
20.8 LReference
22.0 LReference
Engine (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Displacement
0.7 LReference
0.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
67 x 68 mmReference
82 x 82 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3200Reference
2800Reference
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
gearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
10.2 kWReference
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Pump flow
20.8 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
JIS1Reference
Rear lift
308 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
hydraulicReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
2500@3125Reference
1480@2800Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Mid PTO Type
2500Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
139 cmReference
138 cmReference
Weight
569 kgReference
1548 to 1726 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
236 cmReference
Width
114 cmReference
112 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
180 cmReference
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Ground clearance
17 cmReference
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Front tread
90 cmReference
82 to 83 cmReference
Rear tread
81 cmReference
88 to 100 cmReference
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: 6.00-14. Rear: 8.3/8-22Reference
Height (steering wheel)
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132 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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194 cmReference
2WD Weight
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702 kgReference
4WD Weight
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782 kgReference
2WD Ground clearance
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29 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
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24 cmReference
Kubota BX1830 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
L1801DT
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4WDReference
L1801 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.