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Galloway Farmobile vs Kubota XB-1
Verdict: Galloway Farmobile vs Kubota XB-1
The Galloway Farmobile and the Kubota XB-1 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Kubota XB-1 is the lighter machine (489 kg vs 2,472 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Galloway Farmobile holds more fuel (94.6 L vs 12.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota XB-1 is the newer design (1983 vs 1916). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Galloway
62
Fit score
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
GallowayReference
KubotaReference
liquid-cooledReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
94.6 LReference
12.9 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
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Belt (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
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Displacement
5.2 LReference
0.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 127 mmReference
67 x 70 mmReference
Rated RPM
800Reference
2600Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
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Coolant capacity
53.0 LReference
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Engine
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8.8 kWReference
Power
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8.8 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
Raybestos faced coneReference
994:2600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
236 cmReference
121 cmReference
Weight
2472 kgReference
489 kgReference
Front tire
40x10Reference
5-12Reference
Rear tire
60x24Reference
7-14Reference
Ag front
40x10 steelReference
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Ag rear
60x24 steelReference
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Length
457 cmReference
200 cmReference
Height
182 cmReference
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Shipping weight
2472 kgReference
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Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 5-12. Rear: 7-14Reference
Height (steering wheel)
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114 cmReference
Ground clearance
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24 cmReference
Front tread
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74 cmReference
Rear tread
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72/77/83/88 cmReference
Farmobile Serial Number Location
Capacities
Diameter
31 cmReference
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Width
243 cmReference
103 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
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540 (1.375)Reference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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35Reference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.