Compare/Kubota B7500 vs Kubota FT21

Kubota B7500 vs Kubota FT21

Verdict: Kubota B7500 vs Kubota FT21

The Kubota B7500 and the Kubota FT21 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Kubota B7500 is the lighter machine (1,323 kg vs 1,995 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota FT21 is the newer design (2012 vs 2000). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

21 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Sixteen gears (10 in reverse) with three ranges. Gears may be shifted sequentially while moving, without using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

B7500D

gear driveReference

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B7500HSD

hydrostaticReference

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FT21

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wheeledReference

FT21-PC

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half-trackReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

15.7 kWReference

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Displacement

1.0 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 74 mmReference

83 x 92 mmReference

Power (gross)

15.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2500Reference

Torque

59.7 NmReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.4 kWReference

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Oil capacity

12.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

3.8 LReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

3 CylinderReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Fuel tank

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29.9 LReference

Engine

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15.4 kWReference

Power

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15.4 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

Rated engine speed

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2,500 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.27x3.64 inchesReference

Transmission

Gear Weight

600 kgReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission Type

GearReference

PowershiftReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

spur gearReference

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ROPS gear

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904 kgReference

Cab gear

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1025 kgReference

Transmission

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GlideshiftReference

forward and reverse options

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12F and 12R |Glideshift : Powershift- 48F and 30RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

12.7 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

11.9 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

power shiftReference

Total flow

26.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

directional controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

615 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

479 kgReference

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Gear Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Hydro Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

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Engine RPM

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-649@2500Reference

Capacities

Fuel

18.9 LReference

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Front axle

3.2 LReference

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Capacity

61.1 ciReference

91.5 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume

3.2 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

149 cmReference

150 cmReference

Weight

383 kgReference

1995 to 2304 poundsReference

Front tire

6-12Reference

6-14Reference

Rear tire

9.5-16Reference

8.3-24Reference

Ag front

6-12Reference

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Ag rear

9.5-16Reference

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Length

229 cmReference

290 cmReference

Width

107 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

132 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

194 cmReference

190 cmReference

Hydro Weight

620 kgReference

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Ground clearance

30 cmReference

32 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 8.3-24Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

ROPS Width

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117 cmReference

Cab Width

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131 cmReference

Height (cab)

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193 cmReference

Front tread

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97 cmReference

Rear tread

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94/106 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

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924 kgReference

Cab Glideshift

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1045 kgReference

Kubota B7500 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

433Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

433 CCAReference

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Attachment overview

Kubota B4672A Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota B4672A BackhoeReference

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Transport height

171 cmReference

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Digging depth

187 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

249 cmReference

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Loading height

165 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1338 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

789 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Mid PTO

AvailableReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,500 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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553@2,500 |Reference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet disc brakesReference

wet discReference

Steering type

Power steeringReference

powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

directional controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

194.1 cmReference

190.5 cmReference

Overall Length

229.6 cmReference

290.1 cmReference

Overall Width

107.7 cmReference

131.1 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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193 cmReference

Overall weight

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924.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

9.5-16Reference

8.3-24 agReference

Front Wheel Type

6-12Reference

6-14. agReference

Front Wheel tread range

6-12Reference

97 cmReference

Rear wheel tread range

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37.4/42.1 inchesReference

Power

Max Power

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20.7 hpReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.