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Kubota B17X vs Kubota GB170
Verdict: Kubota B17X vs Kubota GB170
The Kubota B17X and the Kubota GB170 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Kubota GB170 is the lighter machine (565 kg vs 575 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B17X holds more fuel (14.0 L vs 12.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B17X is the newer design (2015 vs 2002). 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
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
liquid-cooledReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Steering
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powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
14.0 LReference
12.9 LReference
Engine
12.5 kWReference
12.5 kWReference
Displacement
1.0 LReference
1.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 74 mmReference
76 x 74 mmReference
Power
12.5 kWReference
12.5 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2500Reference
Starter
electtricReference
negativeReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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Type
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gearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
-540@2600Reference
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Rear Type
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0Reference
Control
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position controlReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
127 cmReference
127 cmReference
Weight
575 kgReference
565 kgReference
Front tire
5.00-12Reference
5.00-12Reference
Rear tire
8-18Reference
8-18Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8-18Reference
Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8-18Reference
Length
204 cmReference
204 cmReference
Width
90 cmReference
106 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
183 cmReference
183 cmReference
Ground clearance
28 cmReference
28 cmReference
Front tread
74 cmReference
74 cmReference
Rear tread
72/76 cmReference
72 to 87 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
electricReference
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.