Compare/Kubota KB17X vs Kubota L175

Kubota KB17X vs Kubota L175

Verdict: Kubota KB17X vs Kubota L175

The Kubota KB17X 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 L175 is the lighter machine (648 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 22.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KB17X 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

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

17 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Sequential hydraulically-shifted transmission. Twelve forward gears with three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

With 13.6-16 R3 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 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

Gear Weight

689 kgReference

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Gears

36 forward and 24 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

electro-magneticReference

Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

gearReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

9 F and 9 R | Power Shift : 36 F and 24 RReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-662@2600Reference

2800@2800Reference

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

Front PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

135 cmReference

149 cmReference

Weight

1521 to 1576 poundsReference

648 kgReference

Front tire

6-12Reference

4.00-12Reference

Rear tire

8.3-20Reference

8.3/8-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6-12. Rear: 8.3-20Reference

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Length

231 cmReference

240 cmReference

Width

107 cmReference

120 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

186 cmReference

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Glideshift Weight

714 kgReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

Front tread

88 cmReference

97 cmReference

Rear tread

81/89 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 RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,182@2,600 RPMReference

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Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Front PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical 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

Height Over ROPS

186.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

231.9 cmReference

240 cmReference

Overall Width

107.4 cmReference

120.9 cmReference

Overall weight

714.9 kgReference

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Overall Height

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129 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

Ag: 8.3-20Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

89.9 cmReference

8.3/8-24 inchReference

Front Wheel Type

Ag: 6-12.Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

88.1 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.