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Kubota B1-17 vs Kubota KB17X

Verdict: Kubota B1-17 vs Kubota KB17X

The Kubota B1-17 and the Kubota KB17X are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Kubota B1-17 is the lighter machine (1,433 kg vs 1,521 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KB17X holds more fuel (26.9 L vs 17.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KB17X is the newer design (2009 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

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

Sequential hydraulically-shifted transmission. Twelve forward gears with three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Steering

manualReference

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Variants

B1-17D

4WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

17.0 LReference

26.9 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

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

—

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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2.99x2.90 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

power shiftReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

36 forward and 24 reverseReference

Gear Weight

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689 kgReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Transmission

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GlideshiftReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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9 F and 9 R | Power Shift : 36 F and 24 RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

Rear PTO Type

540/860/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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-662@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

135 cmReference

Weight

1433 to 1532 poundsReference

1521 to 1576 poundsReference

Front tire

4.00-12Reference

6-12Reference

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

231 cmReference

Width

115 cmReference

107 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

33 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

81/89 cmReference

Rear tire

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8.3-20Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-12. Rear: 8.3-20Reference

Height (ROPS)

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186 cmReference

Glideshift Weight

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714 kgReference

Front tread

—

88 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

—

Two-post ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

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61.1 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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16.8 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,182@2,600 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

—

powerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

—

Category 0Reference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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186.9 cmReference

Overall Length

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231.9 cmReference

Overall Width

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107.4 cmReference

Overall weight

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714.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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Ag: 8.3-20Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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89.9 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

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Ag: 6-12.Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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88.1 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.