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Kubota B1600 vs Kubota KB165
Verdict: Kubota B1600 vs Kubota KB165
The Kubota B1600 and the Kubota KB165 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Kubota B1600 is the lighter machine (639 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 KB165 is the newer design (2008 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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Fit & specs
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
liquid-cooledReference
Sequential hydraulically-shifted transmission. Twelve forward gears with three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
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Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Engine
14.9 kWReference
12.1 kWReference
Displacement
0.9 LReference
1.0 LReference
Power
14.9 kWReference
12.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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26.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
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76 x 74 mmReference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
power shiftReference
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
36 forward and 24 reverseReference
Gear Weight
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689 kgReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
Transmission
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GlideshiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
11.9 kWReference
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Rear Type
IReference
0Reference
Rear PTO Type
540/860/1000 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
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-662@2600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
135 cmReference
135 cmReference
Weight
639 kgReference
1521 to 1576 poundsReference
Front tire
5.00-12Reference
6-12Reference
Rear tire
8.3-22Reference
8.3-20Reference
Ag front
5.00-12Reference
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Ag rear
8.3-22Reference
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Length
242 cmReference
231 cmReference
Width
108 cmReference
107 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
189 cmReference
186 cmReference
Ground clearance
23 cmReference
33 cmReference
Front tread
76 cmReference
88 cmReference
Rear tread
85 to 97 cmReference
81/89 cmReference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 6-12. Rear: 8.3-20Reference
Glideshift Weight
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714 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
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.