Kubota B1502

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Kubota B1502 is a versatile and reliable sub-compact utility tractor that was manufactured by Kubota from 1982 to 1988. It comes in either 2WD (B1502E) or 4WD (B1502DT) configurations, suiting a variety of tasks on small farms, gardens, and other rural endeavours. Powered by a robust 0.9 L three-cylinder Kubota D850 diesel engine, it employs an unsynchronized gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds. The tractor has a rated PTO output of 15 horsepower, ensuring it has enough power to handle a range of implements. The tractor offers a simple operator station and manual steering, aiming for straightforward and efficient operation for its time. Despite its size, the B1502 was designed to be a hardy piece of machinery with sufficient capabilities to suit the needs of small-scale farming.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility, Sub-Compact

Power Output: 15.0 (Manufacturer states 14.8 hp and 15.2 PS, 11.2 kW, which correspond to approximately 15 hp. Provisionally using 15.0 hp as it appears consistently in the narrative.)

Transmission: Unsynchronized gear

Drive Type: 2WD or 4WD

Fuel Type: Diesel

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Kubota
Model: D850
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Natural aspiration
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 52.2
Bore (in): 2.83
Stroke (in): 2.76
Rated RPM: -
Power Output (hp): 15.0 (Manufacturer states 14.8 hp and 15.2 PS, 11.2 kW, which correspond to approximately 15 hp. Provisionally using 15.0 hp as it appears consistently in the narrative.)

Transmission

Type: Unsynchronized gear
Forward Gears: 6
Reverse Gears: 2
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 98.4
Width (in): 37.4
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): -

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Unknown (Assuming PTO Type since three PTO speeds are provided)
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 750
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): 1000

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: 2WD or 4WD
Steering Type: Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: -
Manufacture - End Year: 1988
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch (Assuming because the Rear Type is I which typically corresponds to a Category 1 three-point hitch)
Hitch Category: I
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open operator station
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: -