Compare/Kubota B1181 vs Kubota JB17X

Kubota B1181 vs Kubota JB17X

Verdict: Kubota B1181 vs Kubota JB17X

The Kubota B1181 and the Kubota JB17X are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Kubota JB17X is the lighter machine (575 kg vs 640 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B1181 is the newer design (2018 vs 2009). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

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

—

Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

—

Engine

Fuel tank

14.0 LReference

Engine (net)

13.0 kWReference

—

Displacement

0.8 LReference

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

67 x 74 mmReference

76 x 74 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

13.0 kWReference

—

Air cleaner

dry elementReference

—

Rated RPM

3000Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

—

12.5 kWReference

Power

—

12.5 kWReference

Fuel Type

—

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

—

3 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed

—

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

—

2.99x2.90 inchesReference

Cooling system

—

liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

—

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

forward and reverse options

—

6F and 2RReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

14.4 lpmReference

—

Rear Type

IReference

0Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

540 kgReference

—

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

967:2600Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

—

Mid PTO Type

2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5)Reference

—

Rear PTO

—

540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

127 cmReference

Weight

640 kgReference

575 kgReference

Front tire

5-12Reference

5.00-12Reference

Rear tire

8-16Reference

8-18Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8-18Reference

Length

235 cmReference

204 cmReference

Width

93 cmReference

97 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

221 cmReference

—

Ground clearance

24 cmReference

28 cmReference

Front tread

76 to 86 cmReference

74 cmReference

Rear tread

75 to 100 cmReference

72/76 cmReference

Height

—

183 cmReference

Kubota B1181 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

JB17X

—

wheeledReference

JB17X-PC

—

half-trackReference

General

Make & Model

—

KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

—

Two-post ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

—

61.1 ciReference

Power

Max Power

—

16.8 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

—

540 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

—

wet discReference

Steering type

—

powerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

—

Category 0Reference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

—

183.9 cmReference

Overall Length

—

204.5 cmReference

Overall Width

—

97 cmReference

Overall weight

—

575.2 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

—

45,522Reference

Rear wheel tread range

—

28.4/30.3 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

—

5.00-12Reference

Front Wheel tread range

—

74.9 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

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.