Compare/Kubota B1550 vs Kubota JB17X-PC Power Crawler

Kubota B1550 vs Kubota JB17X-PC Power Crawler

Verdict: Kubota B1550 vs Kubota JB17X-PC Power Crawler

The Kubota B1550 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 JB17X-PC Power Crawler is the lighter machine (744 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-PC Power Crawler 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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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Drive

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half-trackReference

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

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No of Cylinders

3-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600Reference

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Bore and stroke

2.835x2.756 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

—

12.5 kWReference

Power

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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

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dry discReference

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

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Rear lift

375 kgReference

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Gear Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Hydro Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

967:2600Reference

Engine RPM

2455@2517Reference

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Mid PTO

liveReference

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Mid PTO Type

2455 (Kubota 10 tooth)Reference

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Front PTO

optionalReference

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Rear PTO

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540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

147 cmReference

127 cmReference

Weight

1224 to 1389 poundsReference

744 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-10Reference

6-14Reference

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

201 cmReference

Width

99 cmReference

120 cmReference

Height

187 cmReference

193 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

88 cmReference

2WD hydro Shipping

570 kgReference

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4WD hydro Shipping

630 kgReference

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Rear tire

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tracksReference

Ag front

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6-14Reference

Ag rear

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330mm trackReference

Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

Front tread

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88 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

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Capacities

Capacity

52.2 ciReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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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

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Overall Length

256.5 cmReference

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Overall Width

99.1 cmReference

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Steering & brakes

Steering type

manual, power optionalReference

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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.