Head to head · Utility

Kubota B1700 vs Shibaura SP1740

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KubotaModel A

Kubota B1700

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
54.8 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full B1700 specs
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ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SP1740

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
58.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full SP1740 specs
KubotaKubota B1700
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ShibauraShibaura SP1740

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,383–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
B170017 hp
SP174017 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

B1700 is in the 5th percentile; SP1740 is in the 5th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ SP1740 higher · +3.4 ci (+6%)
B170054.8 ci
SP174058.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

B1700 is in the 4th percentile; SP1740 is in the 5th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
B17003
SP17403
Median Utility Tractor4

B1700 is in the 23rd percentile; SP1740 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

B1700 (A)SP1740 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota B1700Shibaura SP1740Difference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura—
ModelB1700SP1740—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota B1700Shibaura SP1740Difference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura—
ModelD905-D10Not recorded—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders33Same
Displacement54.8ci58.2ci▲ SP1740+3.4 ci · +6%
Bore2.8inNot recorded—
Stroke2.9inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecKubota B1700Shibaura SP1740Difference
TypeGear typeNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota B1700Shibaura SP1740Difference
Length89.8inNot recorded—
Width39inNot recorded—
Height75.4inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,400lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecKubota B1700Shibaura SP1740Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeIntegral type powerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota B1700Shibaura SP1740Difference
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 22,531rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota B1700Shibaura SP1740Difference
Hitch TypeCategory INot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 1Not recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity1,279lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota B1700Shibaura SP1740Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeIntegral type powerNot recorded—
Brake TypeWet disc typeNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota B1700Shibaura SP1740Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota B1700Shibaura SP1740Difference
Coolant0.9galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecKubota B1700Shibaura SP1740Difference
TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 5th percentile (17 hp)B · 5th percentile (17 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 4th percentile (54.8 ci)B · 5th percentile (58.2 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
A · B1700B · SP1740Median Utility Tractor
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