Head to head · Utility

Kubota GB155 vs Shibaura SD1540B

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KubotaModel A

Kubota GB155

Utility

power
14.8 hp
displacement
54.8 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full GB155 specs
Shibaura SD1540B Tractor
ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SD1540B

Utility

power
14.8 hp
displacement
51.5 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
8
Full SD1540B specs
KubotaKubota GB155
vs
ShibauraShibaura SD1540B

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
GB15514.8 hp
SD1540B14.8 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

GB155 is in the 2nd percentile; SD1540B is in the 2nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ GB155 higher · +3.3 ci (+6%)
GB15554.8 ci
SD1540B51.5 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

GB155 is in the 4th percentile; SD1540B is in the 3rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ GB155 higher · +1 (+50%)
GB1553
SD1540B2
Median Utility Tractor4

GB155 is in the 23rd percentile; SD1540B is in the 3rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ SD1540B higher · +2 (+33%)
GB1556
SD1540B8
Median Utility Tractor12

GB155 is in the 11th percentile; SD1540B is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

GB155 (A)SD1540B (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota GB155Shibaura SD1540BDifference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura—
ModelGB155SD1540B—
CategoryUtility, Sub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecKubota GB155Shibaura SD1540BDifference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura—
ModelD905Not recorded—
Power Output14.8hp14.8hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,600RPM▲ SD1540B+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders32▲ GB155+1 · +50%
Displacement54.8ci51.5ci▲ GB155+3.3 ci · +6%
Bore2.8inNot recorded—
Stroke2.9inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecKubota GB155Shibaura SD1540BDifference
TypeGearGearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota GB155Shibaura SD1540BDifference
Length80.5inNot recorded—
Width42.1inNot recorded—
Height72.2inNot recorded—
Ground Clearance11.2inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,246lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecKubota GB155Shibaura SD1540BDifference
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota GB155Shibaura SD1540BDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota GB155Shibaura SD1540BDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 2nd percentile (14.8 hp)B · 2nd percentile (14.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 4th percentile (54.8 ci)B · 3rd percentile (51.5 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 3rd percentile (2)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 23rd percentile (8)
A · GB155B · SD1540BMedian Utility Tractor
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