Compare/Kubota B1830 vs Kubota KB185-PC

Kubota B1830 vs Kubota KB185-PC

Verdict: Kubota B1830 vs Kubota KB185-PC

The Kubota B1830 and the Kubota KB185-PC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Kubota B1830 is the lighter machine (704 kg vs 1,863 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B1830 holds more fuel (28.0 L vs 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KB185-PC is the newer design (2008 vs 2007). 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 8-16 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 1% faster than forward.Reference

Sequential hydraulically-shifted transmission. Twelve forward gears with three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Drive

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half-trackReference

Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

14.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

13.2 kWReference

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Engine (net)

12.9 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 84 mmReference

76 x 74 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

12.9 kWReference

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Power (gross)

13.2 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

2.83x3.29 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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13.6 kWReference

Power

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13.6 kWReference

Transmission

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

power shiftReference

Gears

9 forward and reverseReference

36 forward and 24 reverseReference

Transmission Type

Mechanical ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

mechanical shuttle - 9F and 9RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Gear Weight

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845 kgReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Transmission

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GlideshiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

11.0 kWReference

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Pressure

152.0 barReference

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Pump flow

20.4 lpmReference

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Total flow

36.0 lpmReference

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Steering flow

15.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

0Reference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

969 kgReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2500@2600Reference

-662@2600Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

135 cmReference

Weight

704 kgReference

1863 to 1918 poundsReference

Front tire

6-12Reference

6-14Reference

Rear tire

8-16Reference

tracksReference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

22x8.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

31x13.5-15Reference

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Length

273 cmReference

236 cmReference

Width

102 cmReference

125 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

224 cmReference

197 cmReference

Ground clearance

22 cmReference

37 cmReference

Front tread

83 cmReference

102 cmReference

Rear tread

80 to 97 cmReference

92 cmReference

Ag front

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6-14Reference

Ag rear

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330mm trackReference

Glideshift Weight

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870 kgReference

B1830 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above and forward of the front axle.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

54.8 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

17.7 hpReference

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Rated Power

17.3 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

14.8 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,500 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,592 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

2,500@2,600 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

9.5 gpmReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,205 psiReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.1 gpm (5.4 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

969.8 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

224 cmReference

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Overall Length

273.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

102.6 cmReference

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Overall weight

704.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

45,520Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

31.5 to 38.2 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

6-12.Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

83.6 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Variants

KB185

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wheeledReference

KB185-PC

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half-trackReference

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.