Two of the most similar brands are Kubota and Zen-noh. Both brands are known for their high-quality machines, but there are some differences between the models. In this blog, we discuss the main differences between Kubota and Zen-noh models and provide an overview of all available models.
Kubota
Kubota is a Japanese manufacturer of agricultural and construction machinery. Founded in 1890, the company has since established a worldwide reputation as a manufacturer of high-quality machinery. Below is an overview of Kubota’s main models:
Models of Kubota abbreviated in Letter:
- L1 series
- M Series
- M7 series
- B series
- BX Series
Listing L & B series models from Kubota
L Series
- Kubota L1500
- Kubota L1501
- Kubota L1801
- Kubota L2201
- Kubota L2402
- Kubota L3408
B series
- Kubota B5000
- Kubota B5001
- Kubota B5100
- Kubota B6000
- Kubota B6001
- Kubota B6100
- Kubota B7000
- Kubota B7001
- Kubota B7100
- Kubota B1200
- Kubota B1400
- Kubota B1500
- Kubota B1502
Zen-noh
Models of Zen-noh abbreviated in Letter:
- ZL Series
- ZB Series
- ZD Series
- Z9 series
Listing ZL & ZB series models from Zen-noh
The Zen-noh ZL series consists of compact tractors with power ratings from 15 to 32 hp.
- ZL1500
- ZL1501
- ZL1801
- ZL2001
- ZL2201
- ZL2401
- ZL2601
- ZL2801
- ZL3001
- ZL3201
ZB series Zen-noh:
The Zen-noh ZB series consists of compact tractors with power ratings from 11 to 17 hp.
- ZB6000
- ZB6000E
- ZB6001
- ZB7000
- ZB7001
- ZB1600
- ZB1502(DT)
- ZB1500(DT)
- ZB-10D
Agreement between models of Kubota & Zen-noh
Zen-noh’s ZB series is often compared to Kubota’s B series, as both series produce compact tractors with similar specifications. The following is a comparison between Zen-noh’s ZB series and Kubota’s B series:
- ZB6000 vs B6000: Zen-noh’s ZB6000 has an output of 12 hp and is powered by a 2-cylinder ZL600 diesel engine. Kubota’s B6000 also has an output of 12 hp and is powered by a 2-cylinder diesel engine.
- ZB7000 vs B7000: Zen-noh’s ZB7000 has an output of 14 hp and is powered by a 2-cylinder ZB650 diesel engine. Kubota’s B7000 also has an output of 14 hp and is powered by a 2-cylinder ZB650 diesel engine.
- ZL1500 vs L1500: Zen-noh’s ZL1500 has an output of 15 hp and is powered by a 2-cylinder Z750 diesel engine. Kubota’s L1500 also has an output of 15 hp and is powered by a Kubota Z750 2-cylinder diesel engine.
- ZL1801 vs. L1801: Zen-noh’s ZL1801 has an output of 18 hp and is powered by a 2-cylinder diesel engine. Kubota’s L1801 also has an output of 18 hp and is powered by a Z851 2-cylinder diesel engine.
- ZL2000 vs. L2000: Zen-noh’s ZL2000 has an output of 20 hp and is powered by a 2-cylinder diesel engine. Kubota’s L2000 also has an output of 20 hp and is powered by a 2-cylinder diesel engine.
- ZL2002: The ZL2002 is the most powerful tractor in the ZL series, with 24 horsepower and a 3-cylinder diesel engine. It can come with a gearbox with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears.
- ZB1600: The ZB1600 has the same 3-cylinder diesel engine as the ZB1500, but has an output of 17 hp. It has a gearbox with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears.
The following is a detailed overview of the models located in Zen-noh’s ZB and ZL series:
Another brief summary of the following models:
ZB series:
- ZB5000: This compact tractor has an output of 12 hp and is powered by a 2-cylinder diesel engine. The ZB5000 is equipped with a manual transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds.
- ZB6000: The ZB6000 has an output of 16 hp and is powered by a 2-cylinder diesel engine. This compact tractor is equipped with a manual transmission with 9 forward and 3 reverse gears.
- ZB7000: This compact tractor has an output of 18 hp and is powered by a 2-cylinder diesel engine. The ZB7000 is equipped with a manual transmission with 9 forward and 3 reverse speeds.