Kubota A-15 vs Shibaura SP1440
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota A-15 is more powerful than the Shibaura SP1440: 15 HP versus 14 HP (+1 HP, +7%).
- The Kubota A-15 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1985 for the Shibaura SP1440.
- The Kubota A-15 is heavier: 650 kg versus 494 kg for the Shibaura SP1440.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota A-15 | Shibaura SP1440 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15 HP | 14 HP |
| Production years | 1988–1992 | 1985–1995 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 0.9 L | 0.9 L |
| Weight | 650 kg | 494 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | 9 / 3 |
| Wheelbase | 135 cm | 128 cm |
| Length | 253 cm | 215 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota A-15 or the Shibaura SP1440?
The Kubota A-15 is more powerful than the Shibaura SP1440: 15 HP versus 14 HP (+1 HP, +7%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota A-15 or the Shibaura SP1440?
The Kubota A-15 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1985 for the Shibaura SP1440.
Which is heavier, the Kubota A-15 or the Shibaura SP1440?
The Kubota A-15 is heavier: 650 kg versus 494 kg for the Shibaura SP1440.