Compare/Kubota B1181 vs Kubota B1550

Kubota B1181 vs Kubota B1550

Verdict: Kubota B1181 vs Kubota B1550

The Kubota B1181 and the Kubota B1550 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 1,224 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B1550 holds more fuel (18.2 L vs 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B1181 is the newer design (2018 vs 1988). 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

17 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

—

power optionalReference

Engine

Fuel tank

14.0 LReference

18.2 LReference

Engine (net)

13.0 kWReference

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Displacement

0.8 LReference

0.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

67 x 74 mmReference

72 x 70 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

13.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

3000Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

—

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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12.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

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12.7 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600Reference

Bore and stroke

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2.835x2.756 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

2WD gear Shipping

—

555 kgReference

4WD gear Shipping

—

610 kgReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

14.4 lpmReference

20.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

540 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

liveReference

Mid PTO Type

2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5)Reference

2455 (Kubota 10 tooth)Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

—

10.4 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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9.3 kWReference

Control

—

position controlReference

Rear lift

—

375 kgReference

Gear Rear PTO

—

transmissionReference

Hydro Rear PTO

—

liveReference

Engine RPM

—

2455@2517Reference

Front PTO

—

optionalReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

127 cmReference

147 cmReference

Weight

640 kgReference

1224 to 1389 poundsReference

Front tire

5-12Reference

5.00-10Reference

Rear tire

8-16Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

235 cmReference

256 cmReference

Width

93 cmReference

99 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

221 cmReference

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Ground clearance

24 cmReference

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Front tread

76 to 86 cmReference

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Rear tread

75 to 100 cmReference

78 to 90 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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8-16Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-10. Rear: 8-16Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

Height

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187 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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71 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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79 cmReference

2WD hydro Shipping

—

570 kgReference

4WD hydro Shipping

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630 kgReference

Kubota B1181 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

Kubota B1550 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4520B Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota B4672 BackhoeReference

Transport height

—

179 cmReference

Bucket width

—

60 cmReference

Digging depth

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187 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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249 cmReference

Loading height

—

165 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

—

180°Reference

Bucket force

—

1338 kgReference

Dipperstick force

—

789 kgReference

Kubota B4572 Backhoe

Kubota B4672 Backhoe

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Capacities

Capacity

—

52.2 ciReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Front PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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375.1 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

—

position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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187.2 cmReference

Overall Length

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256.5 cmReference

Overall Width

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99.1 cmReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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manual, power optionalReference

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.