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Kubota XB-1 vs Wetmore 12-25

Verdict: Kubota XB-1 vs Wetmore 12-25

The Kubota XB-1 and the Wetmore 12-25 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 1,315 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota XB-1 is the newer design (1983 vs 1919). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Wetmore

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

12 hp

Confidence

98%

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

WetmoreReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Drawbar performanceReference

Original price

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$1,185 (1922 )Reference

Final drives

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internal spur gearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

12.9 LReference

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Engine

8.8 kWReference

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Displacement

0.8 LReference

4.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

67 x 70 mmReference

102 x 146 mmReference

Power

8.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

950Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Drawbar (claimed)

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8.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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18.6 kWReference

Plows

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2Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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12.0 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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20.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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carburetorReference

Starter type

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hand crankReference

Belt power (max)

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20.8 kWReference

Max power

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12.0 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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FullerReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Clutch

994:2600Reference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

121 cmReference

187 cmReference

Weight

489 kgReference

1315 kgReference

Front tire

5-12Reference

28x5Reference

Rear tire

7-14Reference

46x10Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5-12. Rear: 7-14Reference

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Length

200 cmReference

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Width

103 cmReference

17 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

114 cmReference

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Ground clearance

24 cmReference

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Front tread

74 cmReference

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Rear tread

72/77/83/88 cmReference

134 cmReference

Ag front

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28x5 (steel)Reference

Ag rear

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46x10 (steel)Reference

Clearance (front axle)

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31 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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43 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

35Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

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30 cmReference

RPM

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800Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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13.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1145 kgReference

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.