Head to head · Utility

Kubota GB18 vs Kubota L1-185

Kubota GB18 Tractor
KubotaModel A

Kubota GB18

Utility

power
17.7 hp
displacement
61.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
18
Full GB18 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota L1-185

Utility

power
17.8 hp
displacement
79.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full L1-185 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ L1-185 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
GB1817.7 hp
L1-18517.8 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

GB18 is in the 5th percentile; L1-185 is in the 6th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ L1-185 higher · +18.2 ci (+30%)
GB1861.1 ci
L1-18579.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

GB18 is in the 6th percentile; L1-185 is in the 12th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GB183
L1-1853
Median Utility Tractor4

GB18 is in the 23rd percentile; L1-185 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ GB18 higher · +2 (+13%)
GB1818
L1-18516
Median Utility Tractor12

GB18 is in the 83rd percentile; L1-185 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

GB18 (A)L1-185 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota GB18Kubota L1-185Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelGB18L1-185—
CategoryUtility, Sub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecKubota GB18Kubota L1-185Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelD1005D1302—
Power Output17.7hp17.8hp▲ L1-185+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders33Same
Displacement61.1ci79.3ci▲ L1-185+18.2 ci · +30%
Bore3in3.2in▲ L1-185+0.2 in · +7%
Stroke2.9in3.2in▲ L1-185+0.3 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecKubota GB18Kubota L1-185Difference
TypeGearShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota GB18Kubota L1-185Difference
Length91.3inNot recorded—
Width40.9inNot recorded—
Height72.8inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,521lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecKubota GB18Kubota L1-185Difference
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Tires

SpecKubota GB18Kubota L1-185Difference
Front Tire Size12-JunNot recorded—
Rear Tire Size8.3-20Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota GB18Kubota L1-185Difference
Hitch TypeCategory 0Not recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota GB18Kubota L1-185Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota GB18Kubota L1-185Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Operator Station

SpecKubota GB18Kubota L1-185Difference
TypeROPS (Roll-Over Protection Structure)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 5th percentile (17.7 hp)B · 6th percentile (17.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 6th percentile (61.1 ci)B · 12th percentile (79.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 83rd percentile (18)B · 73rd percentile (16)
A · GB18B · L1-185Median Utility Tractor
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