Kubota L1500 vs Yanmar YM173
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota L1500 is more powerful than the Yanmar YM173: 14 HP versus 12 HP (+2 HP, +17%).
- The Kubota L1500 is the more recent model: production started in 1971, versus 1969 for the Yanmar YM173.
- The Kubota L1500 is heavier: 683 kg versus 610 kg for the Yanmar YM173.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota L1500 | Yanmar YM173 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 14 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1971–1975 | 1969–1974 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Displacement | 0.7 L | 0.8 L |
| Weight | 683 kg | 610 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 2 | 6 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | 600 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 134 cm | 124 cm |
| Length | 232 cm | 209 cm |