Kubota L1-18 vs Yanmar YM1602
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota L1-18 is more powerful than the Yanmar YM1602: 17 HP versus 16 HP (+1 HP, +6%).
- The Kubota L1-18 is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1982 for the Yanmar YM1602.
- The Kubota L1-18 is heavier: 889 kg versus 689 kg for the Yanmar YM1602.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota L1-18 | Yanmar YM1602 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1983–1985 | 1982–1983 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1.3 L | 1 L |
| Weight | 889 kg | 689 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Shuttle | — |
| Wheelbase | 150 cm | — |
| Length | 289 cm | 256 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota L1-18 or the Yanmar YM1602?
The Kubota L1-18 is more powerful than the Yanmar YM1602: 17 HP versus 16 HP (+1 HP, +6%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota L1-18 or the Yanmar YM1602?
The Kubota L1-18 is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1982 for the Yanmar YM1602.
Which is heavier, the Kubota L1-18 or the Yanmar YM1602?
The Kubota L1-18 is heavier: 889 kg versus 689 kg for the Yanmar YM1602.