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Kubota B6001 vs Kubota XB-1
Verdict: Kubota B6001 vs Kubota XB-1
The Kubota B6001 and the Kubota XB-1 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Kubota B6001 is the lighter machine (476 kg vs 489 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota XB-1 is the newer design (1983 vs 1976). 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
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
liquid-cooledReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD (B6001DT)Reference
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Engine
Engine
10.4 kWReference
8.8 kWReference
Displacement
0.7 LReference
0.8 LReference
Power
10.4 kWReference
8.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
3000Reference
2600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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12.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
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67 x 70 mmReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
8.6 kWReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/860/1000 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Clutch
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994:2600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
121 cmReference
Weight
476 kgReference
489 kgReference
Front tire
5.00-12Reference
5-12Reference
Rear tire
7-14Reference
7-14Reference
Ag front
5.00-12Reference
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Ag rear
8-16Reference
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Length
199 cmReference
200 cmReference
Width
89 cmReference
103 cmReference
Height
109 cmReference
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Front tread
76 cmReference
74 cmReference
Rear tread
73 to 84 cmReference
72/77/83/88 cmReference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 5-12. Rear: 7-14Reference
Height (steering wheel)
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114 cmReference
Ground clearance
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24 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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35Reference
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.