Kubota L185 vs Yanmar YM1610
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota L185 is more powerful than the Yanmar YM1610: 17 HP versus 16 HP (+1 HP, +6%).
- The Yanmar YM1610 is the more recent model: production started in 1980, versus 1977 for the Kubota L185.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota L185 | Yanmar YM1610 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1977–1982 | 1980–1981 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Displacement | 0.7 L | 1 L |
| Weight | — | 679 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Partial power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 2 | 9 / 3 |
| Rear lift capacity | 997 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | — |
| Length | 254 cm | 261 cm |