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Kubota JB15X vs Kubota L1500
Verdict: Kubota JB15X vs Kubota L1500
The Kubota JB15X 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 is the lighter machine (575 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 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
15 hp
15 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Variants
JB15X
wheeledReference
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JB15X-PC
half-trackReference
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L1500DT
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4WDReference
Engine
Fuel tank
14.0 LReference
22.0 LReference
Engine
11.0 kWReference
11.0 kWReference
Displacement
0.8 LReference
0.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
67 x 74 mmReference
76 x 82 mmReference
Power
11.0 kWReference
11.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2800Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
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No of Cylinders
3 CylinderReference
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Rated engine speed
2,600 RPMReference
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Bore and stroke
2.64x2.90 inchesReference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
thermosyphonReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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forward and reverse options
6F and 2RReference
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Wheel Drive
4WDReference
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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
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14.0 lpmReference
Rear lift
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600 kgReference
Engine RPM
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1371@2800Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
127 cmReference
134 cmReference
Weight
575 kgReference
1506 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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Optional tires (ag)
Front: 5-12. Rear: 130/90-21Reference
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Length
204 cmReference
232 cmReference
Width
97 cmReference
112 cmReference
Height
183 cmReference
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Ground clearance
28 cmReference
45 cmReference
Front tread
74 cmReference
82/88 cmReference
Rear tread
72/76 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
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
General
Make & Model
KubotaReference
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Rollover protective structure
Two-post ROPS.Reference
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Capacities
Capacity
47.5 ciReference
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Power
Max Power
14.8 hpReference
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PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Rear PTO RPM
540 RPMReference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
wet discReference
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Steering type
powerReference
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Hydraulics
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 0Reference
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Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
183.9 cmReference
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Overall Length
204.5 cmReference
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Overall Width
97 cmReference
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Overall weight
575.2 kgReference
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Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
45,522Reference
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Rear wheel tread range
28.4/30.3 inchesReference
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Front Wheel Type
5.00-12Reference
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Front Wheel tread range
74.9 cmReference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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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.