Head to head · Sub-Compact

Kubota GB15 vs Kubota L1501

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KubotaModel A

Kubota GB15

Sub-Compact

power
14.8 hp
displacement
54.8 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full GB15 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota L1501

Utility

power
14.8 hp
displacement
45.3 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
16
Full L1501 specs
KubotaKubota GB15
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KubotaKubota L1501

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 616–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
GB1514.8 hp
L150114.8 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

GB15 is in the 8th percentile; L1501 is in the 8th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ GB15 higher · +9.5 ci (+21%)
GB1554.8 ci
L150145.3 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

GB15 is in the 13th percentile; L1501 is in the 6th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ GB15 higher · +1 (+50%)
GB153
L15012
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

GB15 is in the 50th percentile; L1501 is in the 11th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ L1501 higher · +10 (+167%)
GB156
L150116
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

GB15 is in the 18th percentile; L1501 is in the 89th · 616 models

GB15 (A)L1501 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota GB15Kubota L1501Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelGB15L1501—
CategorySub-CompactUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecKubota GB15Kubota L1501Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelD905Z751—
Power Output14.8hp14.8hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM3,000RPM▲ L1501+500 RPM · +20%
Cylinders32▲ GB15+1 · +50%
Displacement54.8ci45.3ci▲ GB15+9.5 ci · +21%
Bore2.8in3in▲ L1501+0.2 in · +7%
Stroke2.9in3.2in▲ L1501+0.3 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecKubota GB15Kubota L1501Difference
TypeGearGearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota GB15Kubota L1501Difference
Length80.5inNot recorded—
Width38.2inNot recorded—
Height72.2inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,257lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecKubota GB15Kubota L1501Difference
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota GB15Kubota L1501Difference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota GB15Kubota L1501Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota GB15Kubota L1501Difference
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota GB15Kubota L1501Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecKubota GB15Kubota L1501Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 8th percentile (14.8 hp)B · 8th percentile (14.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 13th percentile (54.8 ci)B · 6th percentile (45.3 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 11th percentile (2)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 18th percentile (6)B · 89th percentile (16)
A · GB15B · L1501Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageKubota GB15Full spec pageKubota L1501