Head to head · Utility

Kubota BX1870-1 vs Massey Ferguson 1215

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KubotaModel A

Kubota BX1870-1

Utility

power
18 hp
displacement
43.9 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full BX1870-1 specs
Massey Ferguson 1215 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1215

Utility

power
18 hp
displacement
61.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full 1215 specs
KubotaKubota BX1870-1
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1215

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
BX1870-118 hp
121518 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

BX1870-1 is in the 6th percentile; 1215 is in the 6th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1215 higher · +17.5 ci (+40%)
BX1870-143.9 ci
121561.4 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

BX1870-1 is in the 1st percentile; 1215 is in the 7th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
BX1870-13
12153
Median Utility Tractor4

BX1870-1 is in the 23rd percentile; 1215 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1215 higher · +115 lb (+9%)
BX1870-11,345 lb
12151,460 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

BX1870-1 is in the 4th percentile; 1215 is in the 5th · 5,107 models

BX1870-1 (A)1215 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota BX1870-1Massey Ferguson 1215Difference
ManufacturerKubotaMassey Ferguson—
ModelBX1870-11215—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota BX1870-1Massey Ferguson 1215Difference
ManufacturerKubotaIseki—
ModelD722E3100—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM3,200RPM2,500RPM▲ BX1870-1+700 RPM · +28%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement43.9ci61.4ci▲ 1215+17.5 ci · +40%

Transmission

SpecKubota BX1870-1Massey Ferguson 1215Difference
TypeHydrostaticNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota BX1870-1Massey Ferguson 1215Difference
Length92.1in100in▲ 1215+7.9 in · +9%
Width44.5in39.8in▲ BX1870-1+4.7 in · +12%
Height86.2in77in▲ BX1870-1+9.2 in · +12%
Operating Weight1,345lb1,460lb▲ 1215+115 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota BX1870-1Massey Ferguson 1215Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerManual—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota BX1870-1Massey Ferguson 1215Difference
Hitch TypeThree-point HitchCategory I—
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota BX1870-1Massey Ferguson 1215Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Electrical

SpecKubota BX1870-1Massey Ferguson 1215Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Capacities

SpecKubota BX1870-1Massey Ferguson 1215Difference
Coolant0.7gal1.4gal▲ 1215+0.7 gal · +100%

Operator Station

SpecKubota BX1870-1Massey Ferguson 1215Difference
TypeROPS (Open Station with Roll-Over Protection System)ROPS (Rollover Protection Structure)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 6th percentile (18 hp)B · 6th percentile (18 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 1st percentile (43.9 ci)B · 7th percentile (61.4 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 4th percentile (1,345 lb)B · 5th percentile (1,460 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 5th percentile (92.1 in)B · 9th percentile (100 in)
A · BX1870-1B · 1215Median Utility Tractor
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