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Kubota XB-1 vs Taishan-America 12
Verdict: Kubota XB-1 vs Taishan-America 12
The Kubota XB-1 and the Taishan-America 12 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Kubota XB-1 is the lighter machine (489 kg vs 1,731 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Taishan-America 12 holds more fuel (14.0 L vs 12.9 L) for longer stints between fills. 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
Taishan-America
62
Fit score
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
98%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
Taishan-AmericaReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
12.9 LReference
14.0 LReference
Engine
8.8 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Displacement
0.8 LReference
0.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
67 x 70 mmReference
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Power
8.8 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2000Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
6Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Clutch
994:2600Reference
dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
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Rear Type
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IReference
Rear lift
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300 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
130 cmReference
Weight
489 kgReference
1731 to 2183 poundsReference
Front tire
5-12Reference
4.00-12Reference
Rear tire
7-14Reference
7.50-16Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5-12. Rear: 7-14Reference
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Length
200 cmReference
239 cmReference
Width
103 cmReference
116 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
114 cmReference
123 cmReference
Ground clearance
24 cmReference
24 cmReference
Front tread
74 cmReference
89 cmReference
Rear tread
72/77/83/88 cmReference
96 cmReference
Ag front
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4.00-12Reference
Ag rear
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7.50-16Reference
Shipping weight
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785 kgReference
Operating weight
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990 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Battery AH
35Reference
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Charging system
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generatorReference
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.