Head to head · Utility

Kubota BX1870-1 vs Simplicity 9518

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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
Simplicity 9518 Tractor
SimplicityModel B

Simplicity 9518

Utility

power
18 hp
displacement
61.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 9518 specs
KubotaKubota BX1870-1
vs
SimplicitySimplicity 9518

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
BX1870-118 hp
951818 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

BX1870-1 is in the 6th percentile; 9518 is in the 6th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 9518 higher · +17.4 ci (+40%)
BX1870-143.9 ci
951861.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

BX1870-1 is in the 1st percentile; 9518 is in the 7th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
BX1870-13
95183
Median Utility Tractor4

BX1870-1 is in the 23rd percentile; 9518 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ BX1870-1 higher · +67 lb (+5%)
BX1870-11,345 lb
95181,278 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

BX1870-1 is in the 4th percentile; 9518 is in the 3rd · 5,107 models

BX1870-1 (A)9518 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota BX1870-1Simplicity 9518Difference
ManufacturerKubotaSimplicity—
ModelBX1870-19518—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota BX1870-1Simplicity 9518Difference
ManufacturerKubotaToyosha—
ModelD722Not recorded—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM3,200RPM2,500RPM▲ BX1870-1+700 RPM · +28%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement43.9ci61.3ci▲ 9518+17.4 ci · +40%
BoreNot recorded2.9in—
StrokeNot recorded3.2in—

Transmission

SpecKubota BX1870-1Simplicity 9518Difference
TypeHydrostaticPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota BX1870-1Simplicity 9518Difference
Length92.1in82.7in▲ BX1870-1+9.4 in · +11%
Width44.5in40.9in▲ BX1870-1+3.6 in · +9%
Height86.2in46.9in▲ BX1870-1+39.3 in · +84%
Operating Weight1,345lb1,278lb▲ BX1870-1+67 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota BX1870-1Simplicity 9518Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota BX1870-1Simplicity 9518Difference
Hitch TypeThree-point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota BX1870-1Simplicity 9518Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Electrical

SpecKubota BX1870-1Simplicity 9518Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota BX1870-1Simplicity 9518Difference
Coolant0.7gal0.8gal▲ 9518+0.1 gal · +14%

Operator Station

SpecKubota BX1870-1Simplicity 9518Difference
TypeROPS (Open Station with Roll-Over Protection System)Not recorded—

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 (61.3 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 · 3rd percentile (1,278 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 5th percentile (92.1 in)B · 3rd percentile (82.7 in)
A · BX1870-1B · 9518Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageKubota BX1870-1Full spec pageSimplicity 9518