Compare/Kubota B1200 vs Kubota B5200

Kubota B1200 vs Kubota B5200

Verdict: Kubota B1200 vs Kubota B5200

The Kubota B1200 and the Kubota B5200 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota B5200 leads on rated power with 13 hp against 12 hp. Kubota B1200 is the lighter machine (480 kg vs 1,058 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B5200 is the newer design (1983 vs 1979). In short: choose the Kubota B5200 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota B1200 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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

12 hp

13 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 7-16 rear tires.Reference

Steering

manualReference

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Engine

11.9 kWReference

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Displacement

0.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

68 x 70 mmReference

Power

11.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

—

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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9.7 kWReference

Plows

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1Reference

Power (gross)

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9.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Oil capacity

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12.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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4.6 LReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry plateReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

8.9 kWReference

8.6 kWReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540/860/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulic system

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12.1 LReference

Capacity

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12.1 LReference

Pressure

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112.4 barReference

Total flow

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15.1 lpmReference

Rear lift

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469 kgReference

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Engine RPM

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825@2370Reference

Front PTO

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optionalReference

Front PTO Type

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2500Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

124 cmReference

139 cmReference

Weight

480 kgReference

99 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-12Reference

4.5-10Reference

Rear tire

8-16Reference

7-16Reference

Ag front

5.00-12Reference

6-12 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

8-16Reference

Length

214 cmReference

254 cmReference

Width

103 cmReference

107 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

186 cmReference

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Ground clearance

21 cmReference

27 cmReference

Front tread

76 cmReference

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Rear tread

76 to 87 cmReference

90 to 0 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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20.5x8.00-10 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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29x12.00-15Reference

2WD Height (exhaust)

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179 cmReference

4WD Height (exhaust)

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181 cmReference

2WD Weight

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479 kgReference

4WD Weight

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535 kgReference

2WD Front tread

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71 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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78 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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35Reference

Variants

B5200E

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2WDReference

B5200D

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4WDReference

Capacities

Fuel

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14.4 LReference

Kubota B5200 attachments

B5200 Serial Numbers

1983

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10003Reference

1984

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11800Reference

1985

—

30003Reference

1986

—

48216Reference

1987

—

66409Reference

1988

—

74602Reference

1989

—

82795Reference

1990

—

90488Reference

1991

—

97681Reference

1992

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104372Reference

Attachment overview

48" Mower deck

Cutting width

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121 cmReference

Overall width

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153 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 10 cmReference

Kubota L4520 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota L4520 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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155 cmReference

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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201 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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248 cmReference

Loading height

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213 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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170°Reference

Swing Arc

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177°Reference

Bucket force

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657 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1308 kgReference

Speeds

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.