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Kubota B1181 vs Kubota JB17X-PC Power Crawler
Verdict: Kubota B1181 vs Kubota JB17X-PC Power Crawler
The Kubota B1181 and the Kubota JB17X-PC Power Crawler 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 744 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.
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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
liquid-cooledReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Drive
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half-trackReference
Engine
Fuel tank
14.0 LReference
14.0 LReference
Engine (net)
13.0 kWReference
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Displacement
0.8 LReference
1.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
67 x 74 mmReference
76 x 74 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
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine
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12.5 kWReference
Power
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12.5 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
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Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Pump flow
14.4 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
0Reference
Rear lift (at ends)
540 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
967:2600Reference
Mid PTO
optionalReference
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Mid PTO Type
2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5)Reference
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Rear PTO
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540 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
127 cmReference
127 cmReference
Weight
640 kgReference
744 kgReference
Front tire
5-12Reference
6-14Reference
Rear tire
8-16Reference
tracksReference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16Reference
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Length
235 cmReference
201 cmReference
Width
93 cmReference
120 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
221 cmReference
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Ground clearance
24 cmReference
33 cmReference
Front tread
76 to 86 cmReference
88 cmReference
Rear tread
75 to 100 cmReference
88 cmReference
Ag front
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6-14Reference
Ag rear
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330mm trackReference
Height
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193 cmReference
Kubota B1181 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Variants
JB17X
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wheeledReference
JB17X-PC
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half-trackReference
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.