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Kubota B1200 vs Kubota XB-1
Verdict: Kubota B1200 vs Kubota XB-1
The Kubota B1200 and the Kubota XB-1 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Kubota B1200 is the lighter machine (480 kg vs 489 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota XB-1 is the newer design (1983 vs 1979). 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
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
liquid-cooledReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Engine
11.9 kWReference
8.8 kWReference
Displacement
0.8 LReference
0.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 70 mmReference
67 x 70 mmReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
8.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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12.9 LReference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
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Rear Type
IReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/860/1000 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Clutch
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994:2600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
121 cmReference
Weight
480 kgReference
489 kgReference
Front tire
5.00-12Reference
5-12Reference
Rear tire
8-16Reference
7-14Reference
Ag front
5.00-12Reference
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Ag rear
8-16Reference
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Length
214 cmReference
200 cmReference
Width
103 cmReference
103 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
186 cmReference
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Ground clearance
21 cmReference
24 cmReference
Front tread
76 cmReference
74 cmReference
Rear tread
76 to 87 cmReference
72/77/83/88 cmReference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 5-12. Rear: 7-14Reference
Height (steering wheel)
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114 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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35Reference
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.