Compare/Kubota JB18-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota KB18

Kubota JB18-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota KB18

Verdict: Kubota JB18-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota KB18

The Kubota JB18-PC Power Crawler and the Kubota KB18 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Kubota JB18-PC Power Crawler is the lighter machine (765 kg vs 1,532 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KB18 holds more fuel (26.9 L vs 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota JB18-PC Power Crawler is the newer design (2006 vs 2005). 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

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

JB18

wheeledReference

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JB18-PC

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

14.0 LReference

26.9 LReference

Engine

13.6 kWReference

13.2 kWReference

Displacement

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 74 mmReference

Power

13.6 kWReference

13.2 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

36 forward and 24 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Gear Weight

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694 kgReference

Transmission

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GlideshiftReference

Type

—

power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

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

765 kgReference

1532 to 1587 poundsReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

6.00-12Reference

Rear tire

tracksReference

8.3-22Reference

Ag front

6-14Reference

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Ag rear

330mm trackReference

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Length

241 cmReference

234 cmReference

Width

103 cmReference

107 cmReference

Height

192 cmReference

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Ground clearance

76 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

88 cmReference

84 cmReference

Rear tread

88 cmReference

81/89 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 8.3-22Reference

Height (ROPS)

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189 cmReference

Glideshift Weight

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719 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.