Head to head · Utility

Kubota JB18 vs Simplicity 9518

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KubotaModel A

Kubota JB18

Utility

power
18.2 hp
displacement
61.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full JB18 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 JB18
vs
SimplicitySimplicity 9518

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ JB18 higher · +0.2 hp (+1%)
JB1818.2 hp
951818 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

JB18 is in the 7th percentile; 9518 is in the 6th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 9518 higher · +0.2 ci (<1%)
JB1861.1 ci
951861.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

JB18 is in the 6th percentile; 9518 is in the 7th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
JB183
95183
Median Utility Tractor4

JB18 is in the 23rd percentile; 9518 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 9518 higher · +3 (+50%)
JB186
95189
Median Utility Tractor12

JB18 is in the 11th percentile; 9518 is in the 35th · 4,941 models

JB18 (A)9518 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota JB18Simplicity 9518Difference
ManufacturerKubotaSimplicity—
ModelJB189518—
CategoryUtility, Sub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecKubota JB18Simplicity 9518Difference
ManufacturerKubotaToyosha—
ModelD1005Not recorded—
Power Output18.2hp18hp▲ JB18+0.2 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,500RPM▲ JB18+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement61.1ci61.3ci▲ 9518+0.2 ci · <1%
Bore3in2.9in▲ JB18+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke2.9in3.2in▲ 9518+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecKubota JB18Simplicity 9518Difference
TypeManualPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota JB18Simplicity 9518Difference
Length80.5in82.7in▲ 9518+2.2 in · +3%
Width38.2in40.9in▲ 9518+2.7 in · +7%
Height72.4in46.9in▲ JB18+25.5 in · +54%
Operating Weight1,301lb1,278lb▲ JB18+23 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota JB18Simplicity 9518Difference
Steering TypePowerManual—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota JB18Simplicity 9518Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Electrical

SpecKubota JB18Simplicity 9518Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota JB18Simplicity 9518Difference
CoolantNot recorded0.8gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 7th percentile (18.2 hp)B · 6th percentile (18 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 6th percentile (61.1 ci)B · 7th percentile (61.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 35th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 3rd percentile (1,301 lb)B · 3rd percentile (1,278 lb)
A · JB18B · 9518Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageKubota JB18Full spec pageSimplicity 9518