Compare/Kubota L1511 vs Simplicity 9518

Kubota L1511 vs Simplicity 9518

Verdict: Kubota L1511 vs Simplicity 9518

The Kubota L1511 and the Simplicity 9518 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Simplicity 9518 is the lighter machine (1,278 kg vs 1,576 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity 9518 is the newer design (1981 vs 1978). 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

Simplicity

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

15 hp

Confidence

98%

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

HinomotoReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 8-18 R1 rear tires.Reference

Distributor

—

SimplicityReference

Differential lock

—

mechanical rearReference

Variants

5015

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similar Allis Chalmers modelReference

L1501

gear 2WDReference

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L1501DT

gear 4WDReference

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L1511

hydrostatic 2WDReference

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L1511DT

hydrostatic 4WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

22.0 LReference

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Engine

11.0 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Displacement

0.7 LReference

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 82 mmReference

73 x 80 mmReference

Power

11.0 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Cooling system

thermosiphonReference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Compression

—

22.5:1Reference

Coolant capacity

—

3.0 LReference

Oil capacity

—

17.0 LReference

Oil change

—

50 hReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

partially synchronizedReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1252@2800Reference

540@2365Reference

PTO (claimed)

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11.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

—

17.0 LReference

Capacity

—

17.0 LReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear PTO

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continuousReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

138 cmReference

129 cmReference

Weight

1576 to 1753 poundsReference

1278 to 1448 poundsReference

Front tire

4.00-12Reference

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2WD Rear tire

8.3/8-22Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 8.3/8-22Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6-14. Rear: 8.3/8-22Reference

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Length

236 cmReference

210 cmReference

Width

112 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

132 cmReference

119 cmReference

2WD Weight

714 kgReference

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4WD Weight

795 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

29 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

24 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

82 cmReference

80 cmReference

4WD Front tread

93 cmReference

86 cmReference

Rear tread

88/100 cmReference

83/96 cmReference

Lawn/turf rear

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29x12-15Reference

2WD Width

—

103 cmReference

4WD Width

—

123 cmReference

Height (hood)

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103 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

—

579 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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656 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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34 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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30 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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36 cmReference

L1511 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Capacities

Fuel

—

14.0 LReference

Front hubs

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0.4 LReference

Front diff.

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1.5 LReference

Simplicity 9518 attachments

9518 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate under steering wheel, ahead of the gear shift lever.Reference

Attachment overview

48" Mower deck

Cutting width

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121 cmReference

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.