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Kubota KB18 vs Kubota KB185
Verdict: Kubota KB18 vs Kubota KB185
The Kubota KB18 and the Kubota KB185 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Kubota KB185 is the newer design (2008 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
—
—
Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
Sequential hydraulically-shifted transmission. Twelve forward gears with three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference
Sequential hydraulically-shifted transmission. Twelve forward gears with three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
26.9 LReference
26.9 LReference
Engine
13.2 kWReference
13.6 kWReference
Displacement
1.0 LReference
1.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 74 mmReference
76 x 74 mmReference
Power
13.2 kWReference
13.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gear Weight
694 kgReference
694 kgReference
Gears
36 forward and 24 reverseReference
36 forward and 24 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Transmission
GlideshiftReference
GlideshiftReference
Type
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
0Reference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
-662@2600Reference
-662@2600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
135 cmReference
135 cmReference
Weight
1532 to 1587 poundsReference
1532 to 1587 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-12Reference
6.00-12Reference
Rear tire
8.3-22Reference
8.3-22Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 8.3-22Reference
Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 8.3-22Reference
Length
234 cmReference
234 cmReference
Width
107 cmReference
104 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
189 cmReference
189 cmReference
Glideshift Weight
719 kgReference
719 kgReference
Ground clearance
35 cmReference
35 cmReference
Front tread
84 cmReference
85 cmReference
Rear tread
81/89 cmReference
81/89 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Variants
KB185
—
wheeledReference
KB185-PC
—
half-trackReference
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.