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Kubota T1870 vs Kubota T1880
Verdict: Kubota T1870 vs Kubota T1880
The Kubota T1870 and the Kubota T1880 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota T1870 leads on rated power with 19 hp against 18 hp. Kubota T1880 is the newer design (2008 vs 2002). In short: choose the Kubota T1870 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota T1880 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
19 hp
18 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
The Kohler engine was used in the T1870 beginning with the 2004 model year.Reference
Hydrostatic transmission controlled by treadle foot pedal. Cruise control optional.Reference
Steering
manual, sector and pinionReference
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Original price
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$3,699 (2019 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
36.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
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Power
14.2 kWReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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13.4 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Oil capacity
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2.7 LReference
Air cleaner
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dual elementReference
Rated RPM
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3200Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear G7Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
129 cmReference
Weight
279 kgReference
279 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10.00-8Reference
22x11.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-8Reference
22x11.00-10Reference
Length
174 cmReference
184 cmReference
Width
93 cmReference
139 cmReference
Height
112 cmReference
108 cmReference
Front tread
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78 cmReference
Rear tread
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72 cmReference
Kubota T1870 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
106 cmReference
Kubota T1880 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cut height
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2 to 10 cmReference
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.