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Kubota A-17 vs Kubota B17X
Verdict: Kubota A-17 vs Kubota B17X
The Kubota A-17 and the Kubota B17X are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Kubota B17X is the lighter machine (575 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 B17X is the newer design (2015 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
Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
14.0 LReference
Engine
12.5 kWReference
12.5 kWReference
Displacement
1.0 LReference
1.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 74 mmReference
76 x 74 mmReference
Power
12.5 kWReference
12.5 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electtricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
—
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1194@2600Reference
-540@2600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
135 cmReference
127 cmReference
Weight
659 kgReference
575 kgReference
Front tire
6-12Reference
5.00-12Reference
Rear tire
8-18Reference
8-18Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6-12. Rear: 8-18Reference
Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8-18Reference
Length
253 cmReference
204 cmReference
Width
104 cmReference
90 cmReference
Height
125 cmReference
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Ground clearance
30 cmReference
28 cmReference
Front tread
82 cmReference
74 cmReference
Rear tread
81/89 cmReference
72/76 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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183 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
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.