Head to head · Utility

Kubota B2231 vs New Holland 1530

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KubotaModel A

Kubota B2231

Utility

power
22.7 hp
displacement
68.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full B2231 specs
New Holland 1530 Tractor
New HollandModel B

New Holland 1530

Utility

power
25 hp
displacement
81.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1530 specs
KubotaKubota B2231
vs
New HollandNew Holland 1530

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

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Engine Power

▲ 1530 higher · +2.3 hp (+10%)
B223122.7 hp
153025 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

B2231 is in the 12th percentile; 1530 is in the 16th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1530 higher · +12.7 ci (+19%)
B223168.5 ci
153081.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

B2231 is in the 8th percentile; 1530 is in the 13th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
B22313
15303
Median Utility Tractor4

B2231 is in the 23rd percentile; 1530 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Width

▲ 1530 higher · +5.3 in (+11%)
B223148.6 in
153053.9 in
Median Utility Tractor66 in

B2231 is in the 15th percentile; 1530 is in the 24th · 3,933 models

B2231 (A)1530 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota B2231New Holland 1530Difference
ManufacturerKubotaNew Holland
ModelB22311530
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota B2231New Holland 1530Difference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura
ModelD1105Shibaura
Power Output22.7hp25hp1530+2.3 hp · +10%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,600RPM1530+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement68.5ci81.2ci1530+12.7 ci · +19%
Bore3.1inNot recorded
Stroke3.1inNot recorded

Transmission

SpecKubota B2231New Holland 1530Difference
TypeHydrostaticNot recorded

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota B2231New Holland 1530Difference
Width48.6in53.9in1530+5.3 in · +11%
HeightNot recorded87.8in

Hydraulics

SpecKubota B2231New Holland 1530Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota B2231New Holland 1530Difference
TypeIndependent rear, optional middleNot recorded
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded2,000rpm

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota B2231New Holland 1530Difference
Hitch TypeCategory INot recorded
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear
Hitch Capacity2,139lb1,920lbB2231+219 lb · +11%

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota B2231New Holland 1530Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD
Drive TypeMFWD 4WDNot recorded
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power
Brake TypeMulti-plate wet discWet disc

Electrical

SpecKubota B2231New Holland 1530Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecKubota B2231New Holland 1530Difference
TypeROPS or Cab (optional)Two-post fixed ROPS

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 12th percentile (22.7 hp)B · 16th percentile (25 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 8th percentile (68.5 ci)B · 13th percentile (81.2 ci)

Cylinders

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

Width

median 66 in
A · 15th percentile (48.6 in)B · 24th percentile (53.9 in)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 3,197 lb
A · 25th percentile (2,139 lb)B · 21st percentile (1,920 lb)
A · B2231B · 1530Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageKubota B2231Full spec pageNew Holland 1530