Head to head · Utility

Kubota A-15 vs Shibaura SL1643

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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 SL1643

Utility

power
16 hp
displacement
58 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
10
Full SL1643 specs
KubotaKubota A-15
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ShibauraShibaura SL1643

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,9335,720

Engine Power

▲ SL1643 higher · +0.7 hp (+5%)
A-1515.3 hp
SL164316 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

A-15 is in the 3rd percentile; SL1643 is in the 4th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ SL1643 higher · +3.2 ci (+6%)
A-1554.8 ci
SL164358 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

A-15 is in the 4th percentile; SL1643 is in the 5th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
A-153
SL16433
Median Utility Tractor4

A-15 is in the 23rd percentile; SL1643 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ SL1643 higher · +4 (+67%)
A-156
SL164310
Median Utility Tractor12

A-15 is in the 11th percentile; SL1643 is in the 39th · 4,941 models

A-15 (A)SL1643 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota A-15Shibaura SL1643Difference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura
ModelA-15SL1643
CategoryUtility, Sub-CompactUtility

Engine

SpecKubota A-15Shibaura SL1643Difference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura
ModelD905K713
Power Output15.3hp16hpSL1643+0.7 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement54.8ci58ciSL1643+3.2 ci · +6%
Bore2.8in2.8inSame
Stroke2.9in3.2inSL1643+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecKubota A-15Shibaura SL1643Difference
TypeNot recordedGear

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota A-15Shibaura SL1643Difference
Length99.6in85inA-15+14.6 in · +17%
Width40.9in41inSL1643+0.1 in · <1%
Height48.8in68inSL1643+19.2 in · +39%
Operating Weight1,433lb1,500lbSL1643+67 lb · +5%

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota A-15Shibaura SL1643Difference
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota A-15Shibaura SL1643Difference
Hitch Category0I

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota A-15Shibaura SL1643Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive TypeMFWDMFWDSame

Electrical

SpecKubota A-15Shibaura SL1643Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecKubota A-15Shibaura SL1643Difference
TypeOpen with two-post ROPSNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 3rd percentile (15.3 hp)B · 4th percentile (16 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 4th percentile (54.8 ci)B · 5th percentile (58 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 39th percentile (10)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 5th percentile (1,433 lb)B · 6th percentile (1,500 lb)
A · A-15B · SL1643Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageKubota A-15Full spec pageShibaura SL1643