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Kubota JB17X vs Kubota KB17X
Verdict: Kubota JB17X vs Kubota KB17X
The Kubota JB17X 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 is the lighter machine (575 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
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
dieselReference
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
3 CylinderReference
3 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,600 RPMReference
2,600 RPMReference
Bore and stroke
2.99x2.90 inchesReference
2.99x2.90 inchesReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
36 forward and 24 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
forward and reverse options
6F and 2RReference
9 F and 9 R | Power Shift : 36 F and 24 RReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
4WDReference
Gear Weight
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689 kgReference
Transmission
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GlideshiftReference
Type
—
power shiftReference
Transmission Type
—
PowershiftReference
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
—
-662@2600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
127 cmReference
135 cmReference
Weight
575 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
97 cmReference
107 cmReference
Height
183 cmReference
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Ground clearance
28 cmReference
33 cmReference
Front tread
74 cmReference
88 cmReference
Rear tread
72/76 cmReference
81/89 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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186 cmReference
Glideshift Weight
—
714 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
General
Make & Model
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
Rollover protective structure
Two-post ROPS.Reference
Two-post ROPS.Reference
Capacities
Capacity
61.1 ciReference
61.1 ciReference
Power
Max Power
16.8 hpReference
16.8 hpReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
—
Rear PTO RPM
540 RPMReference
540 RPMReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
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1,182@2,600 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
wet discReference
mechanical wet discReference
Steering type
powerReference
powerReference
Hydraulics
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 0Reference
Category 0Reference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
183.9 cmReference
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Overall Length
204.5 cmReference
231.9 cmReference
Overall Width
97 cmReference
107.4 cmReference
Overall weight
575.2 kgReference
714.9 kgReference
Height Over ROPS
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186.9 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
45,522Reference
Ag: 8.3-20Reference
Rear wheel tread range
28.4/30.3 inchesReference
89.9 cmReference
Front Wheel Type
5.00-12Reference
Ag: 6-12.Reference
Front Wheel tread range
74.9 cmReference
88.1 cmReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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.