Head to head · Utility

Kubota BX1500 vs Shibaura SD1500

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KubotaModel A

Kubota BX1500

Utility

power
15 hp
displacement
36.6 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full BX1500 specs
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ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SD1500

Utility

power
15 hp
displacement
48.9 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
8
Full SD1500 specs
KubotaKubota BX1500
vs
ShibauraShibaura SD1500

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,107–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
BX150015 hp
SD150015 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

BX1500 is in the 3rd percentile; SD1500 is in the 3rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ SD1500 higher · +12.3 ci (+34%)
BX150036.6 ci
SD150048.9 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

BX1500 is in the 1st percentile; SD1500 is in the 2nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
BX15002
SD15002
Median Utility Tractor4

BX1500 is in the 3rd percentile; SD1500 is in the 3rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ SD1500 higher · +587 lb (+48%)
BX15001,213 lb
SD15001,800 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

BX1500 is in the 2nd percentile; SD1500 is in the 9th · 5,107 models

BX1500 (A)SD1500 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota BX1500Shibaura SD1500Difference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura—
ModelBX1500SD1500—
CategoryUtility, Sub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecKubota BX1500Shibaura SD1500Difference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura—
ModelZ602LE802B—
Power Output15hp15hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM2,600RPM▲ BX1500+1,000 RPM · +38%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement36.6ci48.9ci▲ SD1500+12.3 ci · +34%
Bore2.8in3.2in▲ SD1500+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke2.9in3.2in▲ SD1500+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecKubota BX1500Shibaura SD1500Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota BX1500Shibaura SD1500Difference
Length74.8inNot recorded—
Width44.9inNot recorded—
Height69.3inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,213lb1,800lb▲ SD1500+587 lb · +48%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota BX1500Shibaura SD1500Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota BX1500Shibaura SD1500Difference
TypeOptional Front, Independent Middle, Independent with hydraulic clutch RearNot recorded—
Speed 12,500rpm540rpm▲ BX1500+1,960 rpm · +363%
Speed 2540rpm1,000rpm▲ SD1500+460 rpm · +85%
Speed 32,500rpm1,500rpm▲ BX1500+1,000 rpm · +67%

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota BX1500Shibaura SD1500Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity1,213lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota BX1500Shibaura SD1500Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota BX1500Shibaura SD1500Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecKubota BX1500Shibaura SD1500Difference
TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPSOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 3rd percentile (15 hp)B · 3rd percentile (15 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 1st percentile (36.6 ci)B · 2nd percentile (48.9 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 2nd percentile (1,213 lb)B · 9th percentile (1,800 lb)
A · BX1500B · SD1500Median Utility Tractor
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