Compare/Kubota JB15X-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota L185

Kubota JB15X-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota L185

Verdict: Kubota JB15X-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota L185

The Kubota JB15X-PC Power Crawler and the Kubota L185 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 1,595 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L185 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 1977). 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

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Best match

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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-cooledReference

Drive

half-trackReference

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Variants

JB15X

wheeledReference

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JB15X-PC

half-trackReference

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L185TP

—

2WD turfReference

L185FP

—

2WD agReference

L185DT

—

4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

14.0 LReference

22.0 LReference

Engine

11.0 kWReference

12.7 kWReference

Displacement

0.8 LReference

0.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

67 x 74 mmReference

76 x 82 mmReference

Power

11.0 kWReference

12.7 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

—

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

—

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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2-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,800Reference

Bore and stroke

—

2.99x3.23 inchesReference

Cooling system

—

liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

—

Type

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creeperReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

IReference

Rear PTO

540 (1.375)Reference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

967:2600Reference

540/700/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

—

11.2 kWReference

Control

—

draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

—

997 kgReference

Engine RPM

—

1007@2430Reference

Front PTO Type

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2430Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

127 cmReference

152 cmReference

Weight

719 kgReference

1595 to 1785 poundsReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

4.00-15Reference

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

254 cmReference

Width

120 cmReference

137 cmReference

Height

193 cmReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

25 cmReference

Front tread

88 cmReference

100 cmReference

Rear tread

88 cmReference

102 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

—

9.5-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5/9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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20x8.00-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Height (steering wheel)

—

134 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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193 cmReference

Shipping

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809 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Kubota L185 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4520 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BL4520 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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155 cmReference

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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201 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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248 cmReference

Loading height

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213 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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170°Reference

Swing Arc

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177°Reference

Bucket force

—

657 kgReference

Dipperstick force

—

1308 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Capacities

Capacity

—

45.3 ciReference

Power

Rated Power

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17 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Front PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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997.9 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

—

position control, draft control optionalReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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134.6 cmReference

Overall Length

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254 cmReference

Overall Width

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137.2 cmReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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manualReference

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.