SPECS / COMPARISON
Kubota L1500 vs Shibaura SD1500
A detailed comparison of the Kubota L1500 and the Shibaura SD1500. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Kubota L150011.2 kW (15.0 HP)
Shibaura SD150011.2 kW (15.0 HP)
| Specification | Kubota L1500 Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors | Shibaura SD1500 Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Sub-Compact Utility Tractor | Compact Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 11.2 kW (15.0 HP) | 11.2 kW (15.0 HP) |
| Transmission Type | Gear type | Gear type |
| Years Made | 1982-1987 | 1979-1981 |
| Engine Model | Kubota Z750 | Shibaura LE802B |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 743 cc (45.3 cu in.) | 802 cc (48.9 cu in.) |
| Bore | 7.59 cm (2.99 in.) | 8.00 cm (3.15 in.) |
| Stroke | 8.20 cm (3.23 in.) | 8.00 cm (3.15 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Live | — |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 /1000/1500 RPM |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Drawbar Category | I | — |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | — |
| Front Tires | Ag: 4.00-12 | Ag: 5×14 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 8.0-22 | Ag: 8.3/8-20 |
| Weight | — | 816.0 kg (1799.0 lbs) |
| Rated RPM | — | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 11.5 l (3.0 gal) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.