Compare/Kubota B1550 vs Kubota KB17X

Kubota B1550 vs Kubota KB17X

Verdict: Kubota B1550 vs Kubota KB17X

The Kubota B1550 and the Kubota KB17X are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Kubota B1550 is the lighter machine (1,224 kg vs 1,521 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KB17X holds more fuel (26.9 L vs 18.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KB17X 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

Sequential hydraulically-shifted transmission. Twelve forward gears with three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

power optionalReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

18.2 LReference

26.9 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

36 forward and 24 reverseReference

Gear Weight

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689 kgReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Transmission

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GlideshiftReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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9 F and 9 R | Power Shift : 36 F and 24 RReference

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

power shiftReference

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

Engine RPM

2455@2517Reference

-662@2600Reference

Mid PTO

liveReference

—

Mid PTO Type

2455 (Kubota 10 tooth)Reference

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Front PTO

optionalReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

147 cmReference

135 cmReference

Weight

1224 to 1389 poundsReference

1521 to 1576 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00-10Reference

6-12Reference

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

231 cmReference

Width

99 cmReference

107 cmReference

Height

187 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

71 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

79 cmReference

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Rear tread

78 to 90 cmReference

81/89 cmReference

2WD hydro Shipping

570 kgReference

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4WD hydro Shipping

630 kgReference

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Rear tire

—

8.3-20Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-12. Rear: 8.3-20Reference

Height (ROPS)

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186 cmReference

Glideshift Weight

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714 kgReference

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

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

52.2 ciReference

61.1 ciReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

—

Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,182@2,600 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

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Overall Length

256.5 cmReference

231.9 cmReference

Overall Width

99.1 cmReference

107.4 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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186.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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714.9 kgReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

manual, power optionalReference

powerReference

Brakes

—

mechanical wet discReference

Power

Max Power

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16.8 hpReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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Ag: 8.3-20Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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89.9 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

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Ag: 6-12.Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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88.1 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.