Compare/Kubota B1700 vs Kubota JB17X

Kubota B1700 vs Kubota JB17X

Verdict: Kubota B1700 vs Kubota JB17X

The Kubota B1700 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 680 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota JB17X is the newer design (2009 vs 1995). 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

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Rated power

17 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 8.3-16 rear tires.Reference

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Steering

powerReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

12.7 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 74 mmReference

76 x 74 mmReference

Power (gross)

12.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Torque

51.5 NmReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

6.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

3.4 LReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

3-cylinderReference

3 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600Reference

2,600 RPMReference

Engine torque at rated speed

17.2 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

2.83x2.90 inchesReference

2.99x2.90 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Fuel tank

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14.0 LReference

Engine

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12.5 kWReference

Power

—

12.5 kWReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

forward and reverse options

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6F and 2RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

10.4 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

9.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

11.0 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

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Capacity

11.0 LReference

61.1 ciReference

Pump flow

22.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

0Reference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

580 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

460 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

540 (1.375)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

967:2600Reference

Engine RPM

2537@2600Reference

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Mid PTO Type

2537Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

23.8 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

3.6 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

149 cmReference

127 cmReference

Weight

680 kgReference

575 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-10Reference

5.00-12Reference

Rear tire

8.3-16Reference

8-18Reference

Ag front

6.00-12 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

8.3-16Reference

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Length

228 cmReference

204 cmReference

Width

98 cmReference

97 cmReference

Height

129 cmReference

183 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

191 cmReference

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Ground clearance

29 cmReference

28 cmReference

4WD Front tread

83 cmReference

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Rear tread

77 to 94 cmReference

72/76 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front tread

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74 cmReference

Kubota B1700 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

390Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

390Reference

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Attachment overview

Kubota B4672 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota B4672 BackhoeReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Country of manufacturer

Compact Utility tractorReference

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Rollover protective structure

—

Two-post ROPS.Reference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Mid PTO

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

Steering type

powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category 0Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

580.6 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

129.3 cmReference

183.9 cmReference

Overall Length

228.1 cmReference

204.5 cmReference

Overall Width

98.8 cmReference

97 cmReference

Overall weight

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575.2 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

8.3-16 inchReference

28.4/30.3 inchesReference

Front Wheel tread range

5.00-10, 6.00-12 (4WD)Reference

74.9 cmReference

Rear Wheel Type

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45,522Reference

Front Wheel Type

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5.00-12Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Two-post ROPS.Reference

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Variants

JB17X

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wheeledReference

JB17X-PC

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half-trackReference

Power

Max Power

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16.8 hpReference

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.