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Kubota JB17X-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota KB17X
Verdict: Kubota JB17X-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota KB17X
The Kubota JB17X-PC Power Crawler 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 JB17X-PC Power Crawler is the lighter machine (744 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 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. 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
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
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
Drive
half-trackReference
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Variants
JB17X
wheeledReference
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JB17X-PC
half-trackReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
14.0 LReference
26.9 LReference
Engine
12.5 kWReference
12.5 kWReference
Displacement
1.0 LReference
1.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 74 mmReference
76 x 74 mmReference
Power
12.5 kWReference
12.5 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
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dieselReference
No of Cylinders
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3 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
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2,600 RPMReference
Bore and stroke
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2.99x2.90 inchesReference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
36 forward and 24 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Gear Weight
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689 kgReference
Transmission
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GlideshiftReference
Type
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power shiftReference
Transmission Type
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PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
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9 F and 9 R | Power Shift : 36 F and 24 RReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
0Reference
Rear PTO
540 (1.375)Reference
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Rear PTO Type
967:2600Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
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-662@2600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
127 cmReference
135 cmReference
Weight
744 kgReference
1521 to 1576 poundsReference
Front tire
6-14Reference
6-12Reference
Rear tire
tracksReference
8.3-20Reference
Ag front
6-14Reference
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Ag rear
330mm trackReference
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Length
201 cmReference
231 cmReference
Width
120 cmReference
107 cmReference
Height
193 cmReference
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Ground clearance
33 cmReference
33 cmReference
Front tread
88 cmReference
88 cmReference
Rear tread
88 cmReference
81/89 cmReference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 6-12. Rear: 8.3-20Reference
Height (ROPS)
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186 cmReference
Glideshift Weight
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714 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
General
Make & Model
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KubotaReference
Rollover protective structure
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Two-post ROPS.Reference
Capacities
Capacity
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61.1 ciReference
Power
Max Power
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16.8 hpReference
PTO
Rear PTO RPM
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540 RPMReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
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1,182@2,600 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
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mechanical wet discReference
Steering type
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powerReference
Hydraulics
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category 0Reference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over ROPS
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186.9 cmReference
Overall Length
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231.9 cmReference
Overall Width
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107.4 cmReference
Overall weight
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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
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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.