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Kubota BX1860 vs Kubota BX1870-1
Verdict: Kubota BX1860 vs Kubota BX1870-1
The Kubota BX1860 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 BX1860 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 is the newer design (2015 vs 2009). 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
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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
Original price
$9,606 (2013 )Reference
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Differential lock
rear standardReference
rear standardReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Displacement
0.7 LReference
0.7 LReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
3200Reference
3200Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
11.7 LReference
11.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
2.5 LReference
2.5 LReference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
3 CylinderReference
3 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
3,200 RPMReference
3,200 RPMReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Transmission Type
HSTReference
HSTReference
forward and reverse options
hydrostatic - infinite (2-range)F and infinite (2-range)RReference
Hydrostatic : infinite (2-range) forward and reverseReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
10.2 kWReference
10.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system
11.7 LReference
11.7 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Capacity
11.7 LReference
11.7 LReference
Total flow
23.8 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at ends)
449 kgReference
449 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
303 kgReference
308 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
2500@3200Reference
2500@3200Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
2500Reference
2500Reference
Pump flow
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23.5 lpmReference
Control
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quarter-inching valveReference
Capacities
Fuel
25.0 LReference
25.0 LReference
Fuel tank
25 LReference
25 LReference
Crankcase oil volume
3.06 qtsReference
3.06 qtsReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
134 cmReference
134 cmReference
Weight
569 kgReference
610 kgReference
Front tire
16x7.5-8Reference
16x7.5-8Reference
Rear tire
24x12-12Reference
24x12-12Reference
Ag front
16x7.5-8Reference
16x7.5-8Reference
Ag rear
24x12-12Reference
24x12-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x7.5-8Reference
16x7.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x12-12Reference
24x12-12Reference
Length
233 cmReference
233 cmReference
Width
113 cmReference
113 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
176 cmReference
218 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
22 cmReference
22 cmReference
Front tread
87 cmReference
87 cmReference
Rear tread
81 cmReference
81 cmReference
Kubota BX1860 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
40Reference
40Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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435Reference
Total cold cranking amps
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435 CCAReference
Attachment overview
General
Make & Model
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
Rollover protective structure
Two-post fixed ROPSReference
Two-post folding ROPS.Reference
Cruise control
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AvailableReference
Power
Max Power
18 hpReference
18 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power
13.7 hpReference
13.7 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
540 RPMReference
540 RPMReference
Mid PTO RPM
2,500 RPMReference
2,500 RPMReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
540@3,200 RPMReference
540@3,200 RPMReference
Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed
2,500@3,200 RPMReference
2,500@3,200 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
wet discReference
wet discReference
Steering type
hydrostatic powerReference
powerReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
6.3 gpmReference
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Hydraulics Type
open centerReference
open centerReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IReference
Category IReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
450 kgReference
450 kgReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
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quarter-inching valveReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over ROPS
176.3 cmReference
218.9 cmReference
Overall Length
233.9 cmReference
233.9 cmReference
Overall Width
113 cmReference
113 cmReference
Front axle clearance
22.9 cmReference
22.9 cmReference
Overall weight
569.3 kgReference
610.1 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
24x12-12Reference
24x12-12Reference
Rear wheel tread range
81.8 cmReference
81.8 cmReference
Front Wheel Type
16x7.5-8Reference
16x7.5-8Reference
Front Wheel tread range
87.9 cmReference
87.9 cmReference
Kubota BX1870-1 attachments
Operator station
Cab Availability
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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.