Compare/Kubota BX1870 vs Kubota L1-18

Kubota BX1870 vs Kubota L1-18

Verdict: Kubota BX1870 vs Kubota L1-18

The Kubota BX1870 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 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 is the newer design (2013 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

Forward speeds are 20% faster than reverse.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

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

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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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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13.3 kWReference

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 F and (2-range)RReference

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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

23.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

quarter-inching controlReference

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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

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

Width

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119 cmReference

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 attachments

BX1870 Serial Number Location

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 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

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.