Compare/Mitsubishi MT1601 vs Mitsubishi R1500

Mitsubishi MT1601 vs Mitsubishi R1500

Verdict: Mitsubishi MT1601 vs Mitsubishi R1500

The Mitsubishi MT1601 and the Mitsubishi R1500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Mitsubishi MT1601 leads on rated power with 16 hp against 15 hp. Mitsubishi R1500 is the lighter machine (600 kg vs 1,235 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Mitsubishi MT1601 is the newer design (1981 vs 1970). In short: choose the Mitsubishi MT1601 for outright pulling power, or the Mitsubishi R1500 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Best match

Clear

Mitsubishi

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

15 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

MitsubishiReference

liquid-cooledReference

Variants

MT1601

2WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

18.2 LReference

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Engine

11.8 kWReference

11.0 kWReference

Displacement

0.9 LReference

0.8 LReference

Power

11.8 kWReference

11.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Bore/Stroke

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96 x 105 mmReference

Starter

—

electricReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

554/817/1339 (1.375)Reference

540/816Reference

Rear Type

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IReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

128 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

130 cmReference

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Weight

1235 to 1345 poundsReference

600 kgReference

Front tire

4.50-10Reference

4.00-12Reference

2WD Rear tire

8.3-20Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 4.50-10. Rear: 8.3-20Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8.3-20Reference

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Length

225 cmReference

202 cmReference

Width

98 cmReference

113 cmReference

Height

119 cmReference

123 cmReference

2WD Weight

560 kgReference

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4WD Weight

610 kgReference

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2WD Front tread

72 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

78 cmReference

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4WD Rear tread

73 to 88 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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124 cmReference

Rear tire

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8-20Reference

Ag front

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4.00-12Reference

Ag rear

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8-20Reference

Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

Front tread

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80 cmReference

Rear tread

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77/92 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Transmission

gearReference

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Type

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gearReference

Gears

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5 forward and 1 reverseReference

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.