Kubota B1-15 vs Mitsubishi GF170
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota B1-15 and the Mitsubishi GF170 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Mitsubishi GF170 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1985 for the Kubota B1-15.
- The Mitsubishi GF170 is heavier: 620 kg versus 560 kg for the Kubota B1-15.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota B1-15 | Mitsubishi GF170 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1988 | 2006–2011 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 0.9 L | 1 L |
| Weight | 560 kg | 620 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | 9 / 3 |
| Wheelbase | 123 cm | 124 cm |
| Length | 218 cm | 214 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota B1-15 or the Mitsubishi GF170?
The Kubota B1-15 and the Mitsubishi GF170 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Kubota B1-15 or the Mitsubishi GF170?
The Mitsubishi GF170 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1985 for the Kubota B1-15.
Which is heavier, the Kubota B1-15 or the Mitsubishi GF170?
The Mitsubishi GF170 is heavier: 620 kg versus 560 kg for the Kubota B1-15.

