Compare/Kubota JB17X vs Kubota L175

Kubota JB17X vs Kubota L175

Verdict: Kubota JB17X vs Kubota L175

The Kubota JB17X and the Kubota L175 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 648 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L175 holds more fuel (22.7 L vs 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota JB17X is the newer design (2009 vs 1973). 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

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Rated power

17 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

With 13.6-16 R3 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

JB17X

wheeledReference

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JB17X-PC

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

14.0 LReference

22.7 LReference

Engine

12.5 kWReference

12.7 kWReference

Displacement

1.0 LReference

0.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 74 mmReference

76 x 82 mmReference

Power

12.5 kWReference

12.7 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

2-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

2,800Reference

Bore and stroke

2.99x2.90 inchesReference

3.00x3.219 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Compression

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21:1Reference

Oil capacity

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22.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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5.3 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.203 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.203 mmReference

Compression ratio

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21:1Reference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

electro-magneticReference

forward and reverse options

6F and 2RReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Type

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gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

IReference

Rear PTO

540 (1.375)Reference

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Rear PTO Type

967:2600Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Pressure

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117.2 barReference

Valves

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1Reference

Total flow

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14.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

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612 kgReference

Engine RPM

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2800@2800Reference

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

127 cmReference

149 cmReference

Weight

575 kgReference

648 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-12Reference

4.00-12Reference

Rear tire

8-18Reference

8.3/8-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8-18Reference

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Length

204 cmReference

240 cmReference

Width

97 cmReference

120 cmReference

Height

183 cmReference

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Ground clearance

28 cmReference

33 cmReference

Front tread

74 cmReference

97 cmReference

Rear tread

72/76 cmReference

100 cmReference

Ag front

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4.00-12Reference

Ag rear

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8.3/8-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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20x8.00-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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129 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPS.Reference

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Capacities

Capacity

61.1 ciReference

45.3 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume

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3.7 qtsReference

Power

Max Power

16.8 hpReference

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Rated Power

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17 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Front PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 0Reference

Category IReference

Maximum operating pressure

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1,700 psiReference

Remote Valves

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1Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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612.3 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

183.9 cmReference

129 cmReference

Overall Length

204.5 cmReference

240 cmReference

Overall Width

97 cmReference

120.9 cmReference

Overall weight

575.2 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

45,522Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

28.4/30.3 inchesReference

8.3/8-24 inchReference

Front Wheel Type

5.00-12Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

74.9 cmReference

4.00-12Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Kubota L175 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota K605 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota K605 BackhoeReference

Speeds

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.