Compare/Kubota B1-15 vs Kubota JB16-PC Power Crawler

Kubota B1-15 vs Kubota JB16-PC Power Crawler

Verdict: Kubota B1-15 vs Kubota JB16-PC Power Crawler

The Kubota B1-15 and the Kubota JB16-PC Power Crawler are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Kubota JB16-PC Power Crawler is the lighter machine (765 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-PC Power Crawler 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Drive

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half-trackReference

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

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

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

forward and reverse options

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

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Clutch

—

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

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

765 kgReference

Front tire

4.50-10Reference

6-14Reference

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

241 cmReference

Width

105 cmReference

103 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

88 cmReference

Wheelbase

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127 cmReference

Rear tire

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tracksReference

Ag front

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6-14Reference

Ag rear

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330mm trackReference

Height

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192 cmReference

Ground clearance

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76 cmReference

Front tread

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88 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

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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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.