Kubota BX1830 vs Massey Ferguson 1215
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota BX1830 and the Massey Ferguson 1215 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Kubota BX1830 is the more recent model: production started in 2004, versus 1996 for the Massey Ferguson 1215.
- The Massey Ferguson 1215 is heavier: 662 kg versus 569 kg for the Kubota BX1830.
- The Massey Ferguson 1215 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 479 kg versus 308 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota BX1830 | Massey Ferguson 1215 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 2004–2006 | 1996–2003 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 0.7 L | 1 L |
| Weight | 569 kg | 662 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Synchronized |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | 308 kg | 479 kg |
| Wheelbase | 139 cm | 142 cm |
| Length | 197 cm | 254 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |