Compare/Kubota L185 vs Kubota ZB1502

Kubota L185 vs Kubota ZB1502

Verdict: Kubota L185 vs Kubota ZB1502

The Kubota L185 and the Kubota ZB1502 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. 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

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

15 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Variants

L185TP

2WD turfReference

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L185FP

2WD agReference

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L185DT

4WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

22.0 LReference

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Engine

12.7 kWReference

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Displacement

0.7 LReference

0.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 82 mmReference

72 x 70 mmReference

Power

12.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

2-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,800Reference

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Bore and stroke

2.99x3.23 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Starter type

—

electricReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

gearReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

11.2 kWReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

997 kgReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/700/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/750/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1007@2430Reference

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Front PTO Type

2430Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

152 cmReference

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Weight

1595 to 1785 poundsReference

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Front tire

4.00-15Reference

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2WD Rear tire

9.5-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

20x8.00-10Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

13.6-16Reference

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Length

254 cmReference

250 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

95 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

134 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

193 cmReference

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Ground clearance

25 cmReference

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Front tread

100 cmReference

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Rear tread

102 cmReference

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Shipping

809 kgReference

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Kubota L185 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Kubota BL4520 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BL4520 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

155 cmReference

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Bucket width

40 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

201 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

248 cmReference

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Loading height

213 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

170°Reference

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Swing Arc

177°Reference

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Bucket force

657 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1308 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Capacities

Capacity

45.3 ciReference

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Power

Rated Power

17 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

997.9 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position control, draft control optionalReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

134.6 cmReference

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Overall Length

254 cmReference

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Overall Width

137.2 cmReference

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Steering & brakes

Steering type

manualReference

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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.