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Kubota B72 vs Kubota JB16
Verdict: Kubota B72 vs Kubota JB16
The Kubota B72 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 B72 is the lighter machine (570 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 holds more fuel (14.0 L vs 12.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota JB16 is the newer design (2006 vs 1998). 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
16 hp
16 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
12.9 LReference
14.0 LReference
Engine
12.1 kWReference
12.1 kWReference
Displacement
0.9 LReference
1.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
72 x 74 mmReference
76 x 74 mmReference
Power
12.1 kWReference
12.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
—
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
JIS0Reference
0Reference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
967:2600Reference
Engine RPM
-426@2600Reference
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Rear PTO
—
540 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
127 cmReference
127 cmReference
Weight
570 kgReference
590 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
97 cmReference
97 cmReference
Height
183 cmReference
183 cmReference
Ground clearance
29 cmReference
28 cmReference
Front tread
74 cmReference
74 cmReference
Rear tread
72 to 87 cmReference
72/76 cmReference
B72 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Variants
JB16
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wheeledReference
JB16-PC
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half-trackReference
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.