Compare/Kubota JB15X-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota L1500

Kubota JB15X-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota L1500

Verdict: Kubota JB15X-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota L1500

The Kubota JB15X-PC Power Crawler and the Kubota L1500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Kubota JB15X-PC Power Crawler is the lighter machine (719 kg vs 1,506 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1500 holds more fuel (22.0 L vs 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota JB15X-PC Power Crawler is the newer design (2009 vs 1971). 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

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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

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Drive

half-trackReference

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Variants

JB15X

wheeledReference

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JB15X-PC

half-trackReference

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L1500DT

—

4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

14.0 LReference

22.0 LReference

Engine

11.0 kWReference

Displacement

0.8 LReference

0.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

67 x 74 mmReference

76 x 82 mmReference

Power

11.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Cooling system

—

thermosyphonReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Type

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gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

IReference

Rear PTO

540 (1.375)Reference

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Rear PTO Type

967:2600Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Pump flow

—

14.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

—

600 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1371@2800Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

127 cmReference

134 cmReference

Weight

719 kgReference

1506 to 1653 poundsReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

4.00-12Reference

Rear tire

tracksReference

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Ag front

6-14Reference

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Ag rear

330mm trackReference

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Length

201 cmReference

232 cmReference

Width

120 cmReference

112 cmReference

Height

193 cmReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

45 cmReference

Front tread

88 cmReference

82/88 cmReference

Rear tread

88 cmReference

100 to 0 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

2WD Height (exhaust)

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192 cmReference

4WD Height (exhaust)

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193 cmReference

2WD Weight

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683 kgReference

4WD Weight

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749 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.