Compare/Kubota JB13X vs VST Shakti MT171

Kubota JB13X vs VST Shakti MT171

Verdict: Kubota JB13X vs VST Shakti MT171

The Kubota JB13X 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 is the lighter machine (550 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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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

Steering

powerReference

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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 Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

2.64x2.68 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

—

oil bathReference

Torque

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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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forward and reverse options

6F and 2RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Type

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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)

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9.7 kWReference

Rear lift

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749 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

127 cmReference

146 cmReference

Weight

550 kgReference

800 kgReference

Front tire

5-12Reference

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Rear tire

8-16Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

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Optional tires (ag)

Front: 4.00-7. Rear: 6-12Reference

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Length

201 cmReference

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Width

96 cmReference

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Height

181 cmReference

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Ground clearance

26 cmReference

27 cmReference

Front tread

74 cmReference

88 cmReference

Rear tread

72/76 cmReference

72 to 88 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPS.Reference

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Capacities

Capacity

43.9 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

13.3 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

manual | powerReference

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Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 0Reference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

181.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

201.9 cmReference

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Overall Width

96 cmReference

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Overall weight

550.2 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

45,520Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

28.4/30.3 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

45,424Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

74.9 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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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.