Head to head · Sub-Compact

Kubota B40 vs Shibaura SP1400

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KubotaModel A

Kubota B40

Utility

power
14 hp
displacement
52.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full B40 specs
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ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SP1400

Sub-Compact

power
14 hp
displacement
53.6 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full SP1400 specs
KubotaKubota B40
vs
ShibauraShibaura SP1400

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
B4014 hp
SP140014 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

B40 is in the 6th percentile; SP1400 is in the 6th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ SP1400 higher · +1.4 ci (+3%)
B4052.2 ci
SP140053.6 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

B40 is in the 11th percentile; SP1400 is in the 12th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
B403
SP14003
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

B40 is in the 50th percentile; SP1400 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ SP1400 higher · +3 (+50%)
B406
SP14009
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

B40 is in the 18th percentile; SP1400 is in the 50th · 616 models

B40 (A)SP1400 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota B40Shibaura SP1400Difference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura—
ModelB40SP1400—
CategoryUtility, Sub-CompactSub-Compact—

Engine

SpecKubota B40Shibaura SP1400Difference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura—
ModelD850S723—
Power Output14hp14hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement52.2ci53.6ci▲ SP1400+1.4 ci · +3%
Bore2.8in2.8inSame
Stroke2.8in2.8inSame

Transmission

SpecKubota B40Shibaura SP1400Difference
TypeGearNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota B40Shibaura SP1400Difference
Length84.7in85in▲ SP1400+0.3 in · <1%
Width41.5in36.2in▲ B40+5.3 in · +15%
Height49in46.9in▲ B40+2.1 in · +4%
Operating Weight1,213lbNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota B40Shibaura SP1400Difference
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota B40Shibaura SP1400Difference
Hitch TypeJIS0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota B40Shibaura SP1400Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota B40Shibaura SP1400Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecKubota B40Shibaura SP1400Difference
TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 6th percentile (14 hp)B · 6th percentile (14 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 11th percentile (52.2 ci)B · 12th percentile (53.6 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 18th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (9)

Length

median 113 in
A · 11th percentile (84.7 in)B · 11th percentile (85 in)
A · B40B · SP1400Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageKubota B40Full spec pageShibaura SP1400