Head to head · Sub-Compact

Hinomoto E15 vs Kubota KB16

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HinomotoModel A

Hinomoto E15

Sub-Compact

power
15.8 hp
displacement
61.3 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full E15 specs
Kubota KB16 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota KB16

Utility

power
15.8 hp
displacement
54.8 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full KB16 specs
HinomotoHinomoto E15
vs
KubotaKubota KB16

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
E1515.8 hp
KB1615.8 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

E15 is in the 11th percentile; KB16 is in the 11th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ E15 higher · +6.5 ci (+12%)
E1561.3 ci
KB1654.8 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

E15 is in the 23rd percentile; KB16 is in the 13th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ KB16 higher · +1 (+50%)
E152
KB163
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

E15 is in the 11th percentile; KB16 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ KB16 higher · +3 (+50%)
E156
KB169
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

E15 is in the 18th percentile; KB16 is in the 50th · 616 models

E15 (A)KB16 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecHinomoto E15Kubota KB16Difference
ManufacturerHinomotoKubota—
ModelE15KB16—
CategorySub-CompactUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecHinomoto E15Kubota KB16Difference
ManufacturerToyoshaKubota—
ModelS100D905—
Power Output15.8hp15.8hpSame
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,600RPM▲ KB16+300 RPM · +13%
Cylinders23▲ KB16+1 · +50%
Displacement61.3ci54.8ci▲ E15+6.5 ci · +12%
Bore2.9in2.8in▲ E15+0.1 in · +4%
Stroke3.2in2.9in▲ E15+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecHinomoto E15Kubota KB16Difference
TypeGearPower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecHinomoto E15Kubota KB16Difference
Length89in91.3in▲ KB16+2.3 in · +3%
Width41in42.3in▲ KB16+1.3 in · +3%
Height48in73.6in▲ KB16+25.6 in · +53%
Operating Weight1,538lb1,521lb▲ E15+17 lb · +1%

Hydraulics

SpecHinomoto E15Kubota KB16Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecHinomoto E15Kubota KB16Difference
Speed 1547rpmNot recorded—
Speed 2875rpmNot recorded—
Speed 31,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecHinomoto E15Kubota KB16Difference
Hitch TypeCategory INot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same

Chassis & Drive

SpecHinomoto E15Kubota KB16Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecHinomoto E15Kubota KB16Difference
Starter Type12 VoltElectric—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 11th percentile (15.8 hp)B · 11th percentile (15.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 23rd percentile (61.3 ci)B · 13th percentile (54.8 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 11th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 18th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 25th percentile (1,538 lb)B · 23rd percentile (1,521 lb)
A · E15B · KB16Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageHinomoto E15Full spec pageKubota KB16