Compare/Kubota B7100 vs Kubota JB16

Kubota B7100 vs Kubota JB16

Verdict: Kubota B7100 vs Kubota JB16

The Kubota B7100 and the Kubota JB16 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Kubota B7100 is the lighter machine (489 kg vs 590 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota JB16 is the newer design (2006 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Transmission shifted using two levers. Left-hand lever selects three forward gears or reverse, right-hand lever selects high or low range.Reference

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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powerReference

Variants

B7100E

2WD gearReference

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B7100D

4WD gearReference

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B7100HST

hydrostaticReference

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JB16

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wheeledReference

JB16-PC

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half-trackReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

11.9 kWReference

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Plows

1Reference

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Displacement

0.8 LReference

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

68 x 70 mmReference

76 x 74 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

2600Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

0.8 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

4.6 LReference

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Oil capacity

11.5 LReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,800Reference

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Bore and stroke

2.68x2.76 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Fuel tank

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14.0 LReference

Engine

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12.1 kWReference

Power

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12.1 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry plateReference

dry discReference

forward and reverse options

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

9.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

13.6 LReference

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Type

unsynchronized gearReference

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Capacity

13.6 LReference

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Pump flow

11.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

0Reference

Rear lift

181 kgReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

540 (1.375)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

967:2600Reference

Engine RPM

1498@2800Reference

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Front PTO Type

2800Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

12.9 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

4.1 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

125 cmReference

127 cmReference

Weight

340 kgReference

590 kgReference

Front tire

6-12Reference

5.00-12Reference

4WD Rear tire

8.3-16Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6-12. Rear: 8.3-16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

20.5x8.00-10Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

29x12.00-15Reference

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Length

200 cmReference

204 cmReference

Width

101 cmReference

97 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

115 cmReference

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Ground clearance

28 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

24 cmReference

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Front tread

82 cmReference

74 cmReference

Rear tread

66/71/76 cmReference

72/76 cmReference

Rear tire

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8-18Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Height

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183 cmReference

Kubota B7100 attachments

B7100 Serial Numbers

1976

10001Reference

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1977

13931Reference

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1978

36646Reference

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1979

54221Reference

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1980

64448Reference

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1981

70678Reference

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1982

74217Reference

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1983

76009Reference

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1984

77309Reference

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1985

78435Reference

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Location:

Clutch housing, left sideReference

Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

45Reference

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Battery size

45 AHReference

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Attachment overview

Kubota B670 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota B670 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

154 cmReference

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Bucket width

40 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

185 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

254 cmReference

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Loading height

152 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1088 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

181.4 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

115.6 cmReference

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Overall Length

200 cmReference

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Overall Width

101.6 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

24.1 cmReference

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JB16 Serial Numbers

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.