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Kubota B1-17 vs Kubota GB175
Verdict: Kubota B1-17 vs Kubota GB175
The Kubota B1-17 and the Kubota GB175 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Kubota GB175 is the lighter machine (565 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 12.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota GB175 is the newer design (2004 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
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, in two ranges with additional creeper range.Reference
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Steering
manualReference
powerReference
Variants
B1-17D
4WDReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
12.9 LReference
Engine
12.7 kWReference
12.5 kWReference
Displacement
0.9 LReference
1.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 70 mmReference
76 x 74 mmReference
Power
12.7 kWReference
12.5 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2500Reference
Starter
electricReference
negativeReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
gearReference
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
0Reference
Rear PTO Type
540/860/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Control
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position controlReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
135 cmReference
127 cmReference
Weight
1433 to 1532 poundsReference
565 kgReference
Front tire
4.00-12Reference
5.00-12Reference
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
204 cmReference
Width
115 cmReference
106 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
28 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
72 to 87 cmReference
Rear tire
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8-18Reference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8-18Reference
Height (ROPS)
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183 cmReference
Front tread
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74 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
electricReference
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.