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Head to head · Sub-Compact
Kubota B40 vs Stihl 144
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KubotaKubota B40
vs
StihlStihl 144
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedB4014 hp
14414 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
B40 is in the 6th percentile; 144 is in the 6th · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ B40 higher · +5.6 ci (+12%)B4052.2 ci
14446.6 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
B40 is in the 11th percentile; 144 is in the 7th · 757 models
Cylinders
▲ B40 higher · +2 (+200%)B403
1441
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
B40 is in the 50th percentile; 144 is in the 2nd · 802 models
Forward Gears
▲ B40 higher · +2 (+50%)B406
1444
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9
B40 is in the 18th percentile; 144 is in the 2nd · 616 models
B40 (A)144 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Kubota B40 | Stihl 144 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Stihl | — |
| Model | B40 | 144 | — |
| Category | Utility, Sub-Compact | Sub-Compact | — |
Engine
| Spec | Kubota B40 | Stihl 144 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Stihl | — |
| Model | D850 | 131 | — |
| Power Output | 14hp | 14hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ B40+600 RPM · +30% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 1 | ▲ B40+2 · +200% |
| Displacement | 52.2ci | 46.6ci | ▲ B40+5.6 ci · +12% |
| Bore | 2.8in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 2.8in | Not recorded | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Kubota B40 | Stihl 144 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Unsynchronized gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Kubota B40 | Stihl 144 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 84.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 41.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 49in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 1,213lb | 1,698lb | ▲ 144+485 lb · +40% |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Kubota B40 | Stihl 144 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Kubota B40 | Stihl 144 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | JIS0 | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Kubota B40 | Stihl 144 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Kubota B40 | Stihl 144 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Kubota B40 | Stihl 144 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station with two-post ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 6th percentile (14 hp)B · 6th percentile (14 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 11th percentile (52.2 ci)B · 7th percentile (46.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 50th percentile (3)B · 2nd percentile (1)
Forward Gears
median 9A · 18th percentile (6)B · 2nd percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 7th percentile (1,213 lb)B · 30th percentile (1,698 lb)
A · B40B · 144Median Sub-Compact Tractor