Compare/Kubota GB170 vs Kubota KB17X

Kubota GB170 vs Kubota KB17X

Verdict: Kubota GB170 vs Kubota KB17X

The Kubota GB170 and the Kubota KB17X are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Kubota GB170 is the lighter machine (565 kg vs 1,521 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KB17X holds more fuel (26.9 L vs 12.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KB17X is the newer design (2009 vs 2002). 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

17 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Sequential hydraulically-shifted transmission. Twelve forward gears with three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Steering

powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

12.9 LReference

26.9 LReference

Engine

12.5 kWReference

Displacement

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 74 mmReference

Power

12.5 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Starter

negativeReference

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

—

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

—

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

—

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

—

2.99x2.90 inchesReference

Cooling system

—

liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

power shiftReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

36 forward and 24 reverseReference

Gear Weight

—

689 kgReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Transmission

—

GlideshiftReference

Transmission Type

—

PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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9 F and 9 R | Power Shift : 36 F and 24 RReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

Control

position controlReference

—

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

—

-662@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

127 cmReference

135 cmReference

Weight

565 kgReference

1521 to 1576 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00-12Reference

6-12Reference

Rear tire

8-18Reference

8.3-20Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 6-12. Rear: 8.3-20Reference

Length

204 cmReference

231 cmReference

Width

106 cmReference

107 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

183 cmReference

186 cmReference

Ground clearance

28 cmReference

33 cmReference

Front tread

74 cmReference

88 cmReference

Rear tread

72 to 87 cmReference

81/89 cmReference

Glideshift Weight

—

714 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

electricReference

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

General

Make & Model

—

KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

—

Two-post ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

—

61.1 ciReference

Power

Max Power

—

16.8 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO RPM

—

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

—

1,182@2,600 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

—

mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

—

powerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

—

Category 0Reference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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186.9 cmReference

Overall Length

—

231.9 cmReference

Overall Width

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107.4 cmReference

Overall weight

—

714.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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Ag: 8.3-20Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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89.9 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

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Ag: 6-12.Reference

Front Wheel tread range

—

88.1 cmReference

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.