Iseki TU180 vs Kubota L1-185
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Iseki TU180 and the Kubota L1-185 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Kubota L1-185 is the more recent model: production started in 1986, versus 1984 for the Iseki TU180.
Full specs comparison
| Iseki TU180 | Kubota L1-185 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 1984–1986 | 1986–1988 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1.2 L | 1.3 L |
| Weight | 870 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Shuttle |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 4 | — |
| Wheelbase | 146 cm | — |
| Length | 307 cm | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Iseki TU180 or the Kubota L1-185?
The Iseki TU180 and the Kubota L1-185 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
Which is more recent, the Iseki TU180 or the Kubota L1-185?
The Kubota L1-185 is the more recent model: production started in 1986, versus 1984 for the Iseki TU180.

