Kubota B1-15 vs Shibaura SL1603
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota B1-15 and the Shibaura SL1603 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Shibaura SL1603 is heavier: 620 kg versus 560 kg for the Kubota B1-15.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota B1-15 | Shibaura SL1603 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1988 | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 0.9 L | 1 L |
| Weight | 560 kg | 620 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | 10 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 123 cm | — |
| Length | 218 cm | 215 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota B1-15 or the Shibaura SL1603?
The Kubota B1-15 and the Shibaura SL1603 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is heavier, the Kubota B1-15 or the Shibaura SL1603?
The Shibaura SL1603 is heavier: 620 kg versus 560 kg for the Kubota B1-15.