Compare/Kubota GB155 vs Kubota L1501

Kubota GB155 vs Kubota L1501

Verdict: Kubota GB155 vs Kubota L1501

The Kubota GB155 and the Kubota L1501 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Kubota GB155 is the lighter machine (565 kg vs 1,477 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1501 holds more fuel (22.0 L vs 12.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota GB155 is the newer design (2004 vs 1975). 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

15 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges with additional creeper range.Reference

Steering

powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

12.9 LReference

22.0 LReference

Engine

11.0 kWReference

Displacement

0.9 LReference

0.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 74 mmReference

76 x 82 mmReference

Power

11.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2800Reference

Starter

negativeReference

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Cooling system

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thermosiphonReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

JIS1Reference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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1480@2800Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

127 cmReference

138 cmReference

Weight

565 kgReference

1477 to 1653 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00-12Reference

4.00-12Reference

Rear tire

8-18Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8-18Reference

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Length

204 cmReference

236 cmReference

Width

106 cmReference

112 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

183 cmReference

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Ground clearance

28 cmReference

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Front tread

74 cmReference

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Rear tread

72 to 87 cmReference

88/100 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: 6-14. Rear: 8.3/8-22Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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132 cmReference

2WD Weight

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669 kgReference

4WD Weight

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749 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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29 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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24 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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82 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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93 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

electricReference

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

L1501

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gear 2WDReference

L1501DT

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gear 4WDReference

L1511

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hydrostatic 2WDReference

L1511DT

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hydrostatic 4WDReference

L1501 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.