Compare/Kubota JB11 vs Kubota RV Ridevator

Kubota JB11 vs Kubota RV Ridevator

Verdict: Kubota JB11 vs Kubota RV Ridevator

The Kubota JB11 and the Kubota RV Ridevator are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota JB11 leads on rated power with 10 hp against 9 hp. Kubota JB11 is the lighter machine (499 kg vs 521 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota JB11 is the newer design (2006 vs 1965). In short: choose the Kubota JB11 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota RV Ridevator if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

10 hp

9 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

14.0 LReference

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Engine

7.7 kWReference

6.7 kWReference

Displacement

0.5 LReference

0.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

67 x 68 mmReference

95 x 90 mmReference

Power

7.7 kWReference

6.7 kWReference

Rated RPM

3000Reference

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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5.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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5.7:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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6.6 kWReference

Max power

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5.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Type

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belt-driven gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

540 (1.375)Reference

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Rear PTO Type

917:3000Reference

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PTO (tested)

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6.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

127 cmReference

110 cmReference

Weight

499 kgReference

521 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-10Reference

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Rear tire

7-14Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 4.00-10. Rear: 7-14Reference

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Optional tires (ag)

Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 7-16Reference

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Length

199 cmReference

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Width

93 cmReference

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Height

176 cmReference

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Ground clearance

23 cmReference

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Front tread

72 cmReference

67 to 83 cmReference

Rear tread

72/76 cmReference

64 to 89 cmReference

JB11 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

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3.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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327 kgReference

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.