Head to head · Utility

Kubota BX1870 vs Simplicity 9518

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KubotaModel A

Kubota BX1870

Utility

power
18 hp
displacement
43.9 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full BX1870 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
vs
SimplicitySimplicity 9518

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
BX187018 hp
951818 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ 9518 higher · +17.4 ci (+40%)
BX187043.9 ci
951861.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

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

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
BX18703
95183
Median Utility Tractor4

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

Operating Weight

▲ BX1870 higher · +67 lb (+5%)
BX18701,345 lb
95181,278 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

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

BX1870 (A)9518 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota BX1870Simplicity 9518Difference
ManufacturerKubotaSimplicity—
ModelBX18709518—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota BX1870Simplicity 9518Difference
ManufacturerKubotaToyosha—
ModelD722Not recorded—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM3,200RPM2,500RPM▲ BX1870+700 RPM · +28%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement43.9ci61.3ci▲ 9518+17.4 ci · +40%
Bore2.6in2.9in▲ 9518+0.3 in · +12%
Stroke2.7in3.2in▲ 9518+0.4 in · +15%

Transmission

SpecKubota BX1870Simplicity 9518Difference
TypeHydrostaticPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota BX1870Simplicity 9518Difference
Length91.7in82.7in▲ BX1870+9 in · +11%
WidthNot recorded40.9in—
Height85.8in46.9in▲ BX1870+38.9 in · +83%
Operating Weight1,345lb1,278lb▲ BX1870+67 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota BX1870Simplicity 9518Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota BX1870Simplicity 9518Difference
TypeOptional Transmission or Live PTONot recorded—
Speed 12,500rpmNot recorded—
Speed 2540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota BX1870Simplicity 9518Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity992lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota BX1870Simplicity 9518Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeFour-wheel drive (4WD)2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerManual—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota BX1870Simplicity 9518Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota BX1870Simplicity 9518Difference
Coolant0.7gal0.8gal▲ 9518+0.1 gal · +14%

Operator Station

SpecKubota BX1870Simplicity 9518Difference
TypeOpen with foldable ROPSNot 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 (91.7 in)B · 3rd percentile (82.7 in)
A · BX1870B · 9518Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageKubota BX1870Full spec pageSimplicity 9518