Compare/Kubota B1550 vs Kubota JB17X

Kubota B1550 vs Kubota JB17X

Verdict: Kubota B1550 vs Kubota JB17X

The Kubota B1550 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 1,224 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B1550 holds more fuel (18.2 L vs 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota JB17X is the newer design (2009 vs 1988). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

17 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

power optionalReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

18.2 LReference

14.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

12.7 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 70 mmReference

76 x 74 mmReference

Power (gross)

12.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

3-cylinderReference

3 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600Reference

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

2.835x2.756 inchesReference

2.99x2.90 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

—

12.5 kWReference

Power

—

12.5 kWReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

2WD gear Shipping

555 kgReference

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4WD gear Shipping

610 kgReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

forward and reverse options

—

6F and 2RReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

10.4 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

9.3 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

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Pump flow

20.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

0Reference

Control

position controlReference

—

Rear lift

375 kgReference

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Gear Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Hydro Rear PTO

liveReference

—

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

967:2600Reference

Engine RPM

2455@2517Reference

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Mid PTO

liveReference

—

Mid PTO Type

2455 (Kubota 10 tooth)Reference

—

Front PTO

optionalReference

—

Rear PTO

—

540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

147 cmReference

127 cmReference

Weight

1224 to 1389 poundsReference

575 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-10Reference

5.00-12Reference

2WD Rear tire

8-16Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.00-10. Rear: 8-16Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

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Length

256 cmReference

204 cmReference

Width

99 cmReference

97 cmReference

Height

187 cmReference

183 cmReference

2WD Front tread

71 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

79 cmReference

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Rear tread

78 to 90 cmReference

72/76 cmReference

2WD hydro Shipping

570 kgReference

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4WD hydro Shipping

630 kgReference

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Rear tire

—

8-18Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Ground clearance

—

28 cmReference

Front tread

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74 cmReference

Kubota B1550 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4520B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota B4672 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

179 cmReference

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Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

187 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

249 cmReference

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Loading height

165 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1338 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

789 kgReference

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Kubota B4572 Backhoe

Kubota B4672 Backhoe

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

—

Two-post ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

52.2 ciReference

61.1 ciReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

—

Rear PTO RPM

—

540 RPMReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category 0Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

375.1 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

187.2 cmReference

183.9 cmReference

Overall Length

256.5 cmReference

204.5 cmReference

Overall Width

99.1 cmReference

97 cmReference

Overall weight

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575.2 kgReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

manual, power optionalReference

powerReference

Brakes

—

wet discReference

Variants

JB17X

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wheeledReference

JB17X-PC

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half-trackReference

Power

Max Power

—

16.8 hpReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

—

45,522Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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28.4/30.3 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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5.00-12Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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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.