Compare/Kubota B1600 vs Kubota JB16

Kubota B1600 vs Kubota JB16

Verdict: Kubota B1600 vs Kubota JB16

The Kubota B1600 and the Kubota JB16 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Kubota JB16 is the lighter machine (590 kg vs 639 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota JB16 is the newer design (2006 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

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Steering

manualReference

powerReference

Engine

14.9 kWReference

12.1 kWReference

Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.0 LReference

Power

14.9 kWReference

12.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

—

14.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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76 x 74 mmReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

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Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

11.9 kWReference

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Rear Type

IReference

0Reference

Rear PTO Type

540/860/1000 (1.375)Reference

967:2600Reference

Rear PTO

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540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

135 cmReference

127 cmReference

Weight

639 kgReference

590 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-12Reference

Rear tire

8.3-22Reference

8-18Reference

Ag front

5.00-12Reference

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Ag rear

8.3-22Reference

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Length

242 cmReference

204 cmReference

Width

108 cmReference

97 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

189 cmReference

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Ground clearance

23 cmReference

28 cmReference

Front tread

76 cmReference

74 cmReference

Rear tread

85 to 97 cmReference

72/76 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Height

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183 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

JB16

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wheeledReference

JB16-PC

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half-trackReference

JB16 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

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.