Compare/Kubota B1702 vs Kubota JB17X

Kubota B1702 vs Kubota JB17X

Verdict: Kubota B1702 vs Kubota JB17X

The Kubota B1702 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 1,422 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 1981). 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-cooled inlineReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Variants

B1702E

2WDReference

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B1702DT

4WDReference

—

JB17X

—

wheeledReference

JB17X-PC

—

half-trackReference

Engine

12.5 kWReference

Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 71 mmReference

76 x 74 mmReference

Power

12.5 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

—

14.0 LReference

Fuel Type

—

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

—

3 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed

—

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

—

2.99x2.90 inchesReference

Cooling system

—

liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

—

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

forward and reverse options

—

6F and 2RReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

967:2600Reference

Rear Type

—

0Reference

Rear PTO

—

540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

135 cmReference

127 cmReference

Weight

1422 to 1466 poundsReference

575 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-12Reference

5.00-12Reference

2WD Rear tire

8.3-22Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 8.3-22Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8.3-22Reference

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Length

242 cmReference

204 cmReference

Width

107 cmReference

97 cmReference

Height

189 cmReference

183 cmReference

2WD Weight

645 kgReference

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4WD Weight

664 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

30 cmReference

—

4WD Ground clearance

24 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

72 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

76 cmReference

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Rear tread

90/103 cmReference

72/76 cmReference

Rear tire

—

8-18Reference

Standard tires (ag)

—

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

Ground clearance

—

28 cmReference

Front tread

—

74 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

—

Two-post ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

—

61.1 ciReference

Power

Max Power

—

16.8 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

—

540 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

—

wet discReference

Steering type

—

powerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

—

Category 0Reference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

—

183.9 cmReference

Overall Length

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204.5 cmReference

Overall Width

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97 cmReference

Overall weight

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575.2 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

—

45,522Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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28.4/30.3 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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5.00-12Reference

Front Wheel tread range

—

74.9 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.