John Deere LA vs Kubota L1500
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere LA and the Kubota L1500 deliver the same power: 14 HP.
- The Kubota L1500 is the more recent model: production started in 1971, versus 1941 for the John Deere LA.
- The John Deere LA is heavier: 997 kg versus 683 kg for the Kubota L1500.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere LA | Kubota L1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 14 HP | 14 HP |
| Production years | 1941–1946 | 1971–1975 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1.3 L | 0.7 L |
| Weight | 997 kg | 683 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 8 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 600 kg |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 134 cm |
| Length | 236 cm | 232 cm |