Head to head · Utility

Kubota B1550 vs Shibaura 1210

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KubotaModel A

Kubota B1550

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
52.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full B1550 specs
Shibaura 1210 Tractor
ShibauraModel B

Shibaura 1210

Utility

power
16 hp
displacement
53.6 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
10
Full 1210 specs
KubotaKubota B1550
vs
ShibauraShibaura 1210

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ B1550 higher · +1 hp (+6%)
B155017 hp
121016 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

B1550 is in the 5th percentile; 1210 is in the 4th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1210 higher · +1.4 ci (+3%)
B155052.2 ci
121053.6 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

B1550 is in the 3rd percentile; 1210 is in the 3rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
B15503
12103
Median Utility Tractor4

B1550 is in the 23rd percentile; 1210 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1210 higher · +4 (+67%)
B15506
121010
Median Utility Tractor12

B1550 is in the 11th percentile; 1210 is in the 39th · 4,941 models

B1550 (A)1210 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota B1550Shibaura 1210Difference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura—
ModelB15501210—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota B1550Shibaura 1210Difference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura—
ModelD850-5BS723—
Power Output17hp16hp▲ B1550+1 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,700RPM▲ 1210+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement52.2ci53.6ci▲ 1210+1.4 ci · +3%
Bore2.8in2.8inSame
Stroke2.8in2.8inSame

Transmission

SpecKubota B1550Shibaura 1210Difference
TypeGear shift with dry single plate type clutchGear shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota B1550Shibaura 1210Difference
Length101in101inSame
Width43.3in43.3inSame
Height74.8in50.4in▲ B1550+24.4 in · +48%
Operating Weight1,224lb1,329lb▲ 1210+105 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota B1550Shibaura 1210Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota B1550Shibaura 1210Difference
TypeTransmissionRear—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2924rpm1,000rpm▲ 1210+76 rpm · +8%

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota B1550Shibaura 1210Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-point hitchSame
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity827lb881lb▲ 1210+54 lb · +7%

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota B1550Shibaura 1210Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeInternal-expanding typeDifferential mechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecKubota B1550Shibaura 1210Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric starter—

Capacities

SpecKubota B1550Shibaura 1210Difference
Coolant0.8gal0.6gal▲ B1550+0.2 gal · +33%

Operator Station

SpecKubota B1550Shibaura 1210Difference
TypeOpen with two-post ROPSROPS (open)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 5th percentile (17 hp)B · 4th percentile (16 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 3rd percentile (52.2 ci)B · 3rd percentile (53.6 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 · 2nd percentile (1,224 lb)B · 3rd percentile (1,329 lb)
A · B1550B · 1210Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageKubota B1550Full spec pageShibaura 1210