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Kubota B1-17 vs Kubota B1181

Verdict: Kubota B1-17 vs Kubota B1181

The Kubota B1-17 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 1,433 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B1-17 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B1181 is the newer design (2018 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

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Rated power

17 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, in two ranges with additional creeper range.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

manualReference

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Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

B1-17D

4WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

17.0 LReference

14.0 LReference

Engine

12.7 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

0.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

75 x 70 mmReference

67 x 74 mmReference

Power

12.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

3000Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (net)

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13.0 kWReference

Rated Power (net)

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13.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dry elementReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

gearReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540/860/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Pump flow

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14.4 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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540 kgReference

Mid PTO

—

optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

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2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

135 cmReference

127 cmReference

Weight

1433 to 1532 poundsReference

640 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-12Reference

5-12Reference

2WD Rear tire

8.3-22Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 8.3-22Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8.3-22Reference

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Length

233 cmReference

235 cmReference

Width

115 cmReference

93 cmReference

Height

124 cmReference

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2WD Weight

650 kgReference

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4WD Weight

694 kgReference

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Ground clearance

23 cmReference

24 cmReference

2WD Front tread

73 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

76 cmReference

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Rear tread

90 to 103 cmReference

75 to 100 cmReference

Rear tire

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8-16Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

Height (ROPS)

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221 cmReference

Front tread

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76 to 86 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

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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.