Head to head · Utility

Kubota JB15X vs Shibaura SD1540B

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KubotaModel A

Kubota JB15X

Utility

power
14.8 hp
displacement
47.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full JB15X 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 JB15X
vs
ShibauraShibaura SD1540B

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
JB15X14.8 hp
SD1540B14.8 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

JB15X is in the 2nd percentile; SD1540B is in the 2nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ SD1540B higher · +4 ci (+8%)
JB15X47.5 ci
SD1540B51.5 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

JB15X is in the 2nd percentile; SD1540B is in the 3rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ JB15X higher · +1 (+50%)
JB15X3
SD1540B2
Median Utility Tractor4

JB15X is in the 23rd percentile; SD1540B is in the 3rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ SD1540B higher · +2 (+33%)
JB15X6
SD1540B8
Median Utility Tractor12

JB15X is in the 11th percentile; SD1540B is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

JB15X (A)SD1540B (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota JB15XShibaura SD1540BDifference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura—
ModelJB15XSD1540B—
CategoryUtility, Sub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecKubota JB15XShibaura SD1540BDifference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura—
ModelD782Not recorded—
Power Output14.8hp14.8hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders32▲ JB15X+1 · +50%
Displacement47.5ci51.5ci▲ SD1540B+4 ci · +8%
Bore2.6inNot recorded—
Stroke2.9inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecKubota JB15XShibaura SD1540BDifference
TypeManualGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota JB15XShibaura SD1540BDifference
Length80.5inNot recorded—
Width38.2inNot recorded—
Height72.4inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,268lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecKubota JB15XShibaura SD1540BDifference
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Tires

SpecKubota JB15XShibaura SD1540BDifference
Front Tire Size5.00-12Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size18-AugNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota JB15XShibaura SD1540BDifference
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota JB15XShibaura SD1540BDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota JB15XShibaura 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 · 2nd percentile (47.5 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 · JB15XB · SD1540BMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageKubota JB15XFull spec pageShibaura SD1540B