Compare/Kubota JB18-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota L1801

Kubota JB18-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota L1801

Verdict: Kubota JB18-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota L1801

The Kubota JB18-PC Power Crawler and the Kubota L1801 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 1,548 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1801 holds more fuel (22.0 L vs 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota JB18-PC Power Crawler is the newer design (2006 vs 1976). 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

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Best match

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Kubota

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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

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. Additional creeper range for the entire transmission.Reference

Drive

half-trackReference

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Variants

JB18

wheeledReference

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JB18-PC

half-trackReference

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L1801DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

14.0 LReference

22.0 LReference

Engine

13.6 kWReference

13.3 kWReference

Displacement

1.0 LReference

0.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 74 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Power

13.6 kWReference

13.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Type

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gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

JIS1Reference

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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1480@2800Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

127 cmReference

138 cmReference

Weight

765 kgReference

1548 to 1726 poundsReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

4.00-12Reference

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

236 cmReference

Width

103 cmReference

112 cmReference

Height

192 cmReference

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Ground clearance

76 cmReference

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Front tread

88 cmReference

82 to 83 cmReference

Rear tread

88 cmReference

88 to 100 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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8.3/8-22Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 8.3/8-22Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-14. Rear: 8.3/8-22Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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132 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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194 cmReference

2WD Weight

—

702 kgReference

4WD Weight

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782 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

—

29 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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24 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

L1801 Serial Number Location

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.