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Kubota JB18 vs Kubota KB185

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KubotaModel A

Kubota JB18

Utility

power
18.2 hp
displacement
61.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full JB18 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota KB185

Utility

power
18.2 hp
displacement
61.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full KB185 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
JB1818.2 hp
KB18518.2 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

JB18 is in the 7th percentile; KB185 is in the 7th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
JB1861.1 ci
KB18561.1 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

JB18 is in the 6th percentile; KB185 is in the 6th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
JB183
KB1853
Median Utility Tractor4

JB18 is in the 23rd percentile; KB185 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ KB185 higher · +3 (+50%)
JB186
KB1859
Median Utility Tractor12

JB18 is in the 11th percentile; KB185 is in the 35th · 4,941 models

JB18 (A)KB185 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota JB18Kubota KB185Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelJB18KB185—
CategoryUtility, Sub-CompactUtility, Sub-CompactSame

Engine

SpecKubota JB18Kubota KB185Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelD1005D1005Same
Power Output18.2hp18.2hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement61.1ci61.1ciSame
Bore3in3inSame
Stroke2.9in2.9inSame

Transmission

SpecKubota JB18Kubota KB185Difference
TypeManualPower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota JB18Kubota KB185Difference
Length80.5in92.3in▲ KB185+11.8 in · +15%
Width38.2in41.3in▲ KB185+3.1 in · +8%
Height72.4in74.8in▲ KB185+2.4 in · +3%
Operating Weight1,301lb1,532lb▲ KB185+231 lb · +18%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota JB18Kubota KB185Difference
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota JB18Kubota KB185Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecKubota JB18Kubota KB185Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecKubota JB18Kubota KB185Difference
TypeNot recordedROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 7th percentile (18.2 hp)B · 7th percentile (18.2 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 6th percentile (61.1 ci)B · 6th percentile (61.1 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 35th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 3rd percentile (1,301 lb)B · 6th percentile (1,532 lb)
A · JB18B · KB185Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageKubota JB18Full spec pageKubota KB185