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Kubota D1503-K3A Engine Engine

The Kubota D1503-K3A is a 1.5 L 3-cylinder swirl chamber engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 11.5 kW. It powers generator sets from Airman and Kubota, including the SDG13LX-5B1N and SDG13LX-581. It holds 6.5 L (1.7 gal) of oil and 6.5 L (1.7 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: KUBOTA D1503-K3A

Part of the Kubota D1503 engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.

1.499 L
Displacement
3
Cylinders
1500 rpm
Rated speed
11 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity6.5 L
Coolant capacity6.5 L
Displacement1.499 L
Cylinders3
AspirationSwirl chamber
Rated speed1500 rpm
Gross power11 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

2

Shared across brands: Airman, Kubota

Airman SDG13LX-5B1NKubota SDG13LX-581

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir Element1000 hr find
Fuel filterFuel Filter500 hr find
Oil filterOil Filter87415600500 hr eBay PartsGeek $8.98
Belt95D31Rx1 find
OilEngine Oil6.5 L250 hr

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Parts cataloged across the Kubota D1503 family

3
Part #DescriptionCategory
1509001JQA-0581other_service
80D26Rx1Engine Oilother_service
JQA-EM4670ISO14001other_service

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Filters for this engine

  • Air filter: Kubota RG64842831 Kubota R141142289 Donaldson P821575 Donaldson P822858 Wix 46438NP Wix 42985
  • Fuel filter: Kubota 607 Donaldson P502161 Wix 33507
  • Oil filter: Kubota 87415600 Donaldson P550939 Wix 51307 Ac Delco PF13

Cross-referenced via Donaldson + OEM/engine-maker interchange — options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for every exact variant.

Also used in

5
  • Kubota L2900DT — Tractor
  • Kubota L3010GST — Tractor
  • Kubota L3010HST — Tractor
  • Kubota L3410HST — Tractor
  • Kubota R420S-1 — Loader Compact Wheel

Other equipment known to use this engine, via filter-application cross-reference — useful for sourcing parts even when your exact machine isn't listed elsewhere on this page.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Kubota D1503-K3A?

The Kubota D1503-K3A engine has an oil capacity of 6.5 liters.

What is the displacement of the Kubota D1503-K3A?

The Kubota D1503-K3A has a displacement of 1.499 liters with 3 cylinders.

Which generators use the Kubota D1503-K3A engine?

The Kubota D1503-K3A powers 2 generator set(s), including Airman SDG13LX-5B1N, Kubota SDG13LX-581.

What oil filter does the Kubota D1503-K3A use?

The Kubota D1503-K3A uses oil filter part numbers Kubota 87415600, Donaldson P550939, Wix 51307.

What fuel filter does the Kubota D1503-K3A use?

The Kubota D1503-K3A uses fuel filter part numbers Kubota 607, Donaldson P502161, Wix 33507.

What air filter does the Kubota D1503-K3A use?

The Kubota D1503-K3A uses air filter part numbers Kubota RG64842831, Kubota R141142289, Donaldson P821575.

How often should you change the oil in the Kubota D1503-K3A?

The Kubota D1503-K3A oil change interval is every 250 hours.