Compare/Kubota B1200 vs Wetmore 12-25

Kubota B1200 vs Wetmore 12-25

Verdict: Kubota B1200 vs Wetmore 12-25

The Kubota B1200 and the Wetmore 12-25 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 1,315 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B1200 is the newer design (1979 vs 1919). 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

Wetmore

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

12 hp

Confidence

98%

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

WetmoreReference

liquid-cooledReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Steering

manualReference

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Original price

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$1,185 (1922 )Reference

Final drives

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internal spur gearReference

Engine

11.9 kWReference

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Displacement

0.8 LReference

4.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

68 x 70 mmReference

102 x 146 mmReference

Power

11.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

950Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Drawbar (claimed)

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8.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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18.6 kWReference

Plows

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2Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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12.0 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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20.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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carburetorReference

Starter type

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hand crankReference

Belt power (max)

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20.8 kWReference

Max power

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12.0 kWReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

—

FullerReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

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

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

124 cmReference

187 cmReference

Weight

480 kgReference

1315 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-12Reference

28x5Reference

Rear tire

8-16Reference

46x10Reference

Ag front

5.00-12Reference

28x5 (steel)Reference

Ag rear

8-16Reference

46x10 (steel)Reference

Length

214 cmReference

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Width

103 cmReference

17 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

186 cmReference

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Ground clearance

21 cmReference

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Front tread

76 cmReference

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Rear tread

76 to 87 cmReference

134 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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31 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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43 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

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30 cmReference

RPM

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800Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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13.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1145 kgReference

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.