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Kubota A-17 vs Kubota B1181
Verdict: Kubota A-17 vs Kubota B1181
The Kubota A-17 and the Kubota B1181 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Kubota B1181 is the lighter machine (640 kg vs 659 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota A-17 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B1181 is the newer design (2018 vs 1988). 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
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
14.0 LReference
Engine
12.5 kWReference
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Displacement
1.0 LReference
0.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 74 mmReference
67 x 74 mmReference
Power
12.5 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2600Reference
3000Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine (net)
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13.0 kWReference
Rated Power (net)
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13.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
—
dry elementReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Type
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gearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
IReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1194@2600Reference
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Pump flow
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14.4 lpmReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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540 kgReference
Mid PTO
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optionalReference
Mid PTO Type
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2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
135 cmReference
127 cmReference
Weight
659 kgReference
640 kgReference
Front tire
6-12Reference
5-12Reference
Rear tire
8-18Reference
8-16Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6-12. Rear: 8-18Reference
Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16Reference
Length
253 cmReference
235 cmReference
Width
104 cmReference
93 cmReference
Height
125 cmReference
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Ground clearance
30 cmReference
24 cmReference
Front tread
82 cmReference
76 to 86 cmReference
Rear tread
81/89 cmReference
75 to 100 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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221 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Kubota B1181 attachments
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.