Compare/Kubota BX1870 vs Kubota GB180

Kubota BX1870 vs Kubota GB180

Verdict: Kubota BX1870 vs Kubota GB180

The Kubota BX1870 and the Kubota GB180 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Kubota BX1870 is the lighter machine (610 kg vs 1,532 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota BX1870 holds more fuel (25 L vs 20.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota BX1870 is the newer design (2013 vs 2002). 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

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Six forward and three reverse gears in three ranges.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

13.4 kWReference

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Displacement

0.7 LReference

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

67 x 68 mmReference

76 x 74 mmReference

Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

3200Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

negativeReference

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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Bore and stroke

2.64x2.68 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooled inlineReference

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Engine

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13.2 kWReference

Power

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13.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

18 forward and 9 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

hydrostatic - infinite F and (2-range)RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Gear Weight

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694 kgReference

Transmission

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GlideshiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

10.2 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

11.7 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Capacity

11.7 LReference

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Pump flow

23.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

0Reference

Control

quarter-inching controlReference

position controlReference

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

451/769/1207 (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

20.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

3.06 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

134 cmReference

135 cmReference

Weight

610 kgReference

1532 to 1587 poundsReference

Front tire

16x7.5-8Reference

6.00-12Reference

Rear tire

24x12-12Reference

8.3-22Reference

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

234 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

218 cmReference

187 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

22 cmReference

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Front tread

87 cmReference

84 cmReference

Rear tread

81 cmReference

81/89 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 8.3-22Reference

Width

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110 cmReference

Glideshift Weight

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719 kgReference

Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

Kubota BX1870 attachments

BX1870 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

electricReference

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 ROPSReference

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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 disc brakesReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

6.3 gpmReference

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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 controlReference

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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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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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Variants

GB180F

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GlideshiftReference

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.