The Kubota BX1500 has a 3-point hitch lift capacity of 2,980 lb (1,352 kg) at 24 inches behind the link ends. It also lists hitch category Category 1, hydraulic pump flow 5.5 gpm (20.8 L/min), and operating weight 1,213 lb (550 kg).
Best rear lift figure2,980 lb (1,352 kg)
Lift at 24 inches2,980 lb (1,352 kg)
Hitch categoryCategory 1
Operating weight1,213 lb (550 kg)
Kubota BX1500 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
3-point hitch lift capacity
1,200 lb (544 kg)
Lift capacity at 24 inches behind link ends
2,980 lb (1,352 kg)
Hitch category
Category 1
Hydraulic pump flow
5.5 gpm (20.8 L/min)
Operating weight
1,213 lb (550 kg)
Rear Lift Capacity Comparison Chart
Best rear lift comparison
This model
2,980 lb
Average
2,400 lb
Low
1,200 lb
High
4,500 lb
Lift at 24 inches comparison
This model
2,980 lb
Average
2,400 lb
Low
1,200 lb
High
4,500 lb
Hydraulic pump flow comparison
This model
5.5 gpm
Average
5 gpm
Low
2.5 gpm
High
8 gpm
Operating weight comparison
This model
1,213 lb
Average
1,300 lb
Low
700 lb
High
2,200 lb
Kubota BX1500 Hitch and Rear Lift Notes
Rear lift capacity note
For implement matching, the Kubota BX1500 should be judged from the 2,980 lb (1,352 kg) lift at 24 inches behind the link ends figure. That gives a better real-world read than horsepower alone
24-inch lift note
A 24-inch rating matters because weight gets harder to lift as it moves farther behind the tractor
Hitch category note
For the Kubota BX1500, Category 1 is the important compatibility spec. Lift capacity tells you what it can raise; category tells you what fits
Hydraulic flow note
Hydraulic pump flow is listed as 5.5 gpm (20.8 L/min). That is useful context for hydraulic response and some rear or auxiliary hydraulic functions
Operating weight note
For the Kubota BX1500, operating weight is 1,213 lb (550 kg). Use that beside rear lift capacity before hanging a heavy implement out the back
Rear implement matching
The Kubota BX1500 hitch spec is useful because it helps judge whether attachments like rotary cutter, medium tiller, grader blade, seeder, and heavy ballast box are in the right size range
Kubota BX1500 3-Point Hitch FAQ
How much can the Kubota BX1500 rear 3-point hitch lift?
The main rear-lift number captured for the Kubota BX1500 is 2,980 lb (1,352 kg). Use that as the first-pass number for rear implements, not as a front-loader rating.
Why does the 24-inch rear lift spec matter?
The 2,980 lb (1,352 kg) rating matters because mounted implements put weight behind the lift arms. That extra distance makes the tractor work harder than a close-in hitch-end test.
What hitch category is the Kubota BX1500?
The listed hitch category for the Kubota BX1500 is Category 1. Match implement pins and hitch width to that category before worrying about lift capacity.
Can the Kubota BX1500 handle heavy rear attachments?
The Kubota BX1500’s useful lift reference is 2,980 lb (1,352 kg). It may suit rotary cutter, medium tiller, grader blade, seeder, and heavy ballast box, but match implements carefully, especially if the attachment is long or carries weight far behind the hitch.
Is lift capacity enough to size implements for the Kubota BX1500?
No. The Kubota BX1500 may list 2,980 lb (1,352 kg) of rear lift, but the 1,213 lb (550 kg) operating weight and 5.5 gpm (20.8 L/min) hydraulic flow also matter for real work.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor hitch lift specs can change by year, market, tire setup, ballast, hitch option and measurement point. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official kubotausa.com website for official information before buying or lifting heavy implements.
