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Kubota B1-15 vs Kubota JB16
Verdict: Kubota B1-15 vs Kubota JB16
The Kubota B1-15 and the Kubota JB16 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Kubota JB16 is the lighter machine (590 kg vs 1,235 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B1-15 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota JB16 is the newer design (2006 vs 1985). 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
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
liquid-cooledReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Steering
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powerReference
Variants
B1-15DT
4WDReference
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JB16
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wheeledReference
JB16-PC
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half-trackReference
Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
14.0 LReference
Engine
11.9 kWReference
12.1 kWReference
Displacement
0.9 LReference
1.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
72 x 70 mmReference
76 x 74 mmReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
12.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
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No of Cylinders
3-cylinderReference
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Rated engine speed
2,600Reference
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Bore and stroke
2.83x2.76 inchesReference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
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Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
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Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
forward and reverse options
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
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Clutch
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dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
0Reference
Rear PTO Type
540/860/1000 (1.375)Reference
967:2600Reference
Rear PTO
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540 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
123 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
124 cmReference
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Weight
1235 to 1257 poundsReference
590 kgReference
Front tire
4.50-10Reference
5.00-12Reference
2WD Rear tire
8-18Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 4.50-10. Rear: 8-18Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8-18Reference
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Length
218 cmReference
204 cmReference
Width
105 cmReference
97 cmReference
2WD Height
124 cmReference
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4WD Height
124 cmReference
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2WD Weight
560 kgReference
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4WD Weight
570 kgReference
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2WD Front tread
71 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
76 cmReference
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Rear tread
81/89 cmReference
72/76 cmReference
Wheelbase
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127 cmReference
Rear tire
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8-18Reference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8-18Reference
Height
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183 cmReference
Ground clearance
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28 cmReference
Front tread
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74 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
General
Make & Model
KubotaReference
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Country of manufacturer
Option 1: Sub-Compact Utility tractor\\nOption 2: JapanReference
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Capacities
Capacity
52.18 ciReference
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Power
Rated Power
16 hpReference
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PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Hydraulics
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 0Reference
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Dimensions & weight
Overall Length
218.9 cmReference
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Overall Width
105.4 cmReference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential
4WDReference
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Steering & brakes
Steering type
manualReference
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JB16 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
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.