Head to head · Utility

Kubota A-15 vs Shibaura 1300

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KubotaModel A

Kubota A-15

Utility

power
15.3 hp
displacement
54.8 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full A-15 specs
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ShibauraModel B

Shibaura 1300

Utility

power
15.3 hp
displacement
49.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
12
Full 1300 specs
KubotaKubota A-15
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ShibauraShibaura 1300

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
A-1515.3 hp
130015.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

A-15 is in the 3rd percentile; 1300 is in the 3rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ A-15 higher · +5.7 ci (+12%)
A-1554.8 ci
130049.1 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

A-15 is in the 4th percentile; 1300 is in the 2nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ A-15 higher · +1 (+50%)
A-153
13002
Median Utility Tractor4

A-15 is in the 23rd percentile; 1300 is in the 3rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1300 higher · +6 (+100%)
A-156
130012
Median Utility Tractor12

A-15 is in the 11th percentile; 1300 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

A-15 (A)1300 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota A-15Shibaura 1300Difference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura—
ModelA-151300—
CategoryUtility, Sub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecKubota A-15Shibaura 1300Difference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura—
ModelD905LEK802D—
Power Output15.3hp15.3hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,700RPM▲ 1300+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders32▲ A-15+1 · +50%
Displacement54.8ci49.1ci▲ A-15+5.7 ci · +12%
Bore2.8in3.2in▲ 1300+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke2.9in3.2in▲ 1300+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecKubota A-15Shibaura 1300Difference
TypeNot recordedGear shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota A-15Shibaura 1300Difference
Length99.6in106in▲ 1300+6.4 in · +6%
Width40.9in49.7in▲ 1300+8.8 in · +22%
Height48.8in83.8in▲ 1300+35 in · +72%
Operating Weight1,433lb1,873lb▲ 1300+440 lb · +31%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota A-15Shibaura 1300Difference
System TypeNot recordedLive—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota A-15Shibaura 1300Difference
TypeNot recordedRear, transmission—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota A-15Shibaura 1300Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch Category0I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded1,432lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota A-15Shibaura 1300Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD2WD—
Drive TypeMFWD2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecKubota A-15Shibaura 1300Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota A-15Shibaura 1300Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.1gal—

Operator Station

SpecKubota A-15Shibaura 1300Difference
TypeOpen with two-post ROPSROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 3rd percentile (15.3 hp)B · 3rd percentile (15.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 4th percentile (54.8 ci)B · 2nd percentile (49.1 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 3rd percentile (2)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 5th percentile (1,433 lb)B · 10th percentile (1,873 lb)
A · A-15B · 1300Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageKubota A-15Full spec pageShibaura 1300