Kubota L1-28 vs Massey Ferguson 1230

Side-by-side specs comparison

Kubota L1-28

Kubota L1-28

27 HP · 1983–1985

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Massey Ferguson 1230

Massey Ferguson 1230

27 HP · 1993–2002

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Kubota L1-28 and the Massey Ferguson 1230 deliver the same power: 27 HP.
  • The Massey Ferguson 1230 is the more recent model: production started in 1993, versus 1983 for the Kubota L1-28.

Full specs comparison

Kubota L1-28Massey Ferguson 1230
Power27 HP27 HP
Production years1983–19851993–2002
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders43
Displacement1.5 L1.4 L
Weight1 154 kg
Drive2WD or 4WD2WD or 4WD
TransmissionShuttleGear
Gears (fwd/rev)9 / 3
Rear lift capacity899 kg
Wheelbase173 cm164 cm
Length315 cm295 cm

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Kubota L1-28 or the Massey Ferguson 1230?

The Kubota L1-28 and the Massey Ferguson 1230 deliver the same power: 27 HP.

Which is more recent, the Kubota L1-28 or the Massey Ferguson 1230?

The Massey Ferguson 1230 is the more recent model: production started in 1993, versus 1983 for the Kubota L1-28.

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