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Kubota GB13 vs Kubota JB13
Verdict: Kubota GB13 vs Kubota JB13
The Kubota GB13 and the Kubota JB13 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 13 hp. Kubota GB13 is the lighter machine (524 kg vs 550 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota JB13 holds more fuel (14.0 L vs 12.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota JB13 is the newer design (2006 vs 1997). 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
13 hp
13 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Steering
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powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
12.9 LReference
14.0 LReference
Engine
9.6 kWReference
9.6 kWReference
Displacement
0.7 LReference
0.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
64 x 68 mmReference
67 x 68 mmReference
Power
9.6 kWReference
9.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2800Reference
2600Reference
Starter
negativeReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
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Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
—
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
0Reference
Control
position controlReference
—
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
967:2600Reference
Rear PTO
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540 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
127 cmReference
127 cmReference
Weight
524 kgReference
550 kgReference
Front tire
4.00-12Reference
4.00-12Reference
Rear tire
7-16Reference
7-16Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 7-16Reference
Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 7-16Reference
Length
199 cmReference
199 cmReference
Width
93 cmReference
93 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
178 cmReference
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Ground clearance
26 cmReference
24 cmReference
Front tread
76 cmReference
76 cmReference
Rear tread
72 to 87 cmReference
72/76 cmReference
Height
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178 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
electricReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Variants
JB13
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wheeledReference
JB13-PC
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half-trackReference
JB13 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.