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Kubota JB18-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota L1-185
Verdict: Kubota JB18-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota L1-185
The Kubota JB18-PC Power Crawler and the Kubota L1-185 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Kubota L1-185 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota JB18-PC Power Crawler is the newer design (2006 vs 1986). 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
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
half-trackReference
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Variants
JB18
wheeledReference
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JB18-PC
half-trackReference
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L1-185DT
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4WDReference
Engine
Fuel tank
14.0 LReference
29.1 LReference
Engine
13.6 kWReference
13.2 kWReference
Displacement
1.0 LReference
1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 74 mmReference
82 x 82 mmReference
Power
13.6 kWReference
13.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
16 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Type
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shuttleReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
IReference
Rear PTO
540 (1.375)Reference
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Rear PTO Type
967:2600Reference
540/770/940/1250Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
127 cmReference
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Weight
765 kgReference
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Front tire
6-14Reference
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Rear tire
tracksReference
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Ag front
6-14Reference
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Ag rear
330mm trackReference
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Length
241 cmReference
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Width
103 cmReference
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Height
192 cmReference
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Ground clearance
76 cmReference
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Front tread
88 cmReference
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Rear tread
88 cmReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
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.