Compare/Kubota JB13X-PC Power Crawler vs VST Shakti MT171

Kubota JB13X-PC Power Crawler vs VST Shakti MT171

Verdict: Kubota JB13X-PC Power Crawler vs VST Shakti MT171

The Kubota JB13X-PC Power Crawler and the VST Shakti MT171 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 13 hp. Kubota JB13X-PC Power Crawler is the lighter machine (719 kg vs 800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. VST Shakti MT171 holds more fuel (18.2 L vs 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. VST Shakti MT171 is the newer design (2017 vs 2009). 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

VST

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

13 hp

Confidence

98%

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

VSTReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

half-trackReference

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Variants

JB13X

wheeledReference

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JB13X-PC

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

14.0 LReference

18.2 LReference

Engine

9.9 kWReference

12.7 kWReference

Displacement

0.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

67 x 68 mmReference

100 x 95 mmReference

Power

9.9 kWReference

12.7 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Fuel system

—

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

—

oil bathReference

Torque

—

47.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1680Reference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Type

—

gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear PTO

540 (1.375)Reference

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Rear PTO Type

967:2600Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

—

9.7 kWReference

Rear lift

—

749 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

127 cmReference

146 cmReference

Weight

719 kgReference

800 kgReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

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Rear tire

tracksReference

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Ag front

6-14Reference

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Ag rear

330mm trackReference

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Length

201 cmReference

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Width

120 cmReference

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Height

193 cmReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

27 cmReference

Front tread

88 cmReference

Rear tread

88 cmReference

72 to 88 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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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.