Compare/Kubota BX1870-1 vs Kubota L1-18

Kubota BX1870-1 vs Kubota L1-18

Verdict: Kubota BX1870-1 vs Kubota L1-18

The Kubota BX1870-1 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 BX1870-1 is the lighter machine (610 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 25 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota BX1870-1 is the newer design (2015 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

Fit score

Best match

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Forward speeds are 20% faster than reverse.Reference

Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

13.4 kWReference

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Displacement

0.7 LReference

1.3 LReference

Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

3200Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

11.7 LReference

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Coolant capacity

2.5 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

3,200 RPMReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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13.3 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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82 x 82 mmReference

Power

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13.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

16 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

Hydrostatic : infinite (2-range) forward and reverseReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

10.2 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

11.7 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

shuttleReference

Capacity

11.7 LReference

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Pump flow

23.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

quarter-inching valveReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

449 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

308 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/770/940/1250 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2500@3200Reference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

25.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

25 LReference

29.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

3.06 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

134 cmReference

150 cmReference

Weight

610 kgReference

1962 to 2150 poundsReference

Front tire

16x7.5-8Reference

4.00-12Reference

Rear tire

24x12-12Reference

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Ag front

16x7.5-8Reference

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Ag rear

24x12-12Reference

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Lawn/turf front

16x7.5-8Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

24x12-12Reference

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Length

233 cmReference

289 cmReference

Width

113 cmReference

119 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

218 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

22 cmReference

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Front tread

87 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 BX1870-1 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery CCA

435Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

435 CCAReference

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Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

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Power

Max Power

18 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

13.7 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,500 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

2,500@3,200 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@3,200 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

450 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

quarter-inching valveReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

218.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

233.9 cmReference

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Overall Width

113 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

22.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

610.1 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

24x12-12Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

81.8 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

16x7.5-8Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

87.9 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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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.