Kubota B2710 vs Shibaura S1500D
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota B2710 and the Shibaura S1500D deliver the same power: 27 HP.
- The Kubota B2710 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1975 for the Shibaura S1500D.
- The Shibaura S1500D is heavier: 1164 kg versus 789 kg for the Kubota B2710.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota B2710 | Shibaura S1500D | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 27 HP | 27 HP |
| Production years | 2000–2005 | 1975–1977 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1.3 L | 1.5 L |
| Weight | 789 kg | 1 164 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 9 / 3 |
| Rear lift capacity | 750 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 166 cm | 169 cm |
| Length | 251 cm | 279 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota B2710 or the Shibaura S1500D?
The Kubota B2710 and the Shibaura S1500D deliver the same power: 27 HP.
Which is more recent, the Kubota B2710 or the Shibaura S1500D?
The Kubota B2710 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1975 for the Shibaura S1500D.
Which is heavier, the Kubota B2710 or the Shibaura S1500D?
The Shibaura S1500D is heavier: 1164 kg versus 789 kg for the Kubota B2710.

