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Kubota BX1800 vs Kubota JB18
Verdict: Kubota BX1800 vs Kubota JB18
The Kubota BX1800 and the Kubota JB18 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Kubota BX1800 holds more fuel (20.8 L vs 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota JB18 is the newer design (2006 vs 2001). 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
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
Image courtesy of Stanly TractorReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
20.8 LReference
14.0 LReference
Engine (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Displacement
0.7 LReference
1.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
67 x 68 mmReference
76 x 74 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Fuel system
indirect injectionReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
2600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine
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13.6 kWReference
Power
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13.6 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
hydrostaticReference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
10.2 kWReference
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Rear Type
1Reference
0Reference
Rear lift
295 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
540 (1.375)Reference
Clutch
hydraulicReference
dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
967:2600Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Mid PTO Type
2500Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
139 cmReference
127 cmReference
Front tire
18x8.5Reference
5.00-12Reference
Rear tire
26x12.0Reference
8-18Reference
Ag front
18x8.5Reference
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Ag rear
26x12.0Reference
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Lawn/turf front
18x8.5Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
26x12.0Reference
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Length
233 cmReference
204 cmReference
Width
114 cmReference
97 cmReference
Ground clearance
17 cmReference
28 cmReference
Weight
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590 kgReference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8-18Reference
Height
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183 cmReference
Front tread
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74 cmReference
Rear tread
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72/76 cmReference
Kubota BX1800 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
JB18
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wheeledReference
JB18-PC
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half-trackReference
JB18 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
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.