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Kubota KB18 vs Kubota KB185

Kubota KB18 Tractor
KubotaModel A

Kubota KB18

Utility

power
17.7 hp
displacement
61.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
36
Full KB18 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

▲ KB185 higher · +0.5 hp (+3%)
KB1817.7 hp
KB18518.2 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KB18 is in the 5th percentile; KB185 is in the 7th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
KB1861.1 ci
KB18561.1 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KB18 is in the 6th percentile; KB185 is in the 6th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
KB183
KB1853
Median Utility Tractor4

KB18 is in the 23rd percentile; KB185 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ KB18 higher · +27 (+300%)
KB1836
KB1859
Median Utility Tractor12

KB18 is in the 99th percentile; KB185 is in the 35th · 4,941 models

KB18 (A)KB185 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota KB18Kubota KB185Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelKB18KB185—
CategoryUtility, Sub-CompactUtility, Sub-CompactSame

Engine

SpecKubota KB18Kubota KB185Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelD1005D1005Same
Power Output17.7hp18.2hp▲ KB185+0.5 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement61.1ci61.1ciSame
Bore3in3inSame
Stroke2.9in2.9inSame

Transmission

SpecKubota KB18Kubota KB185Difference
TypePower shiftPower shiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota KB18Kubota KB185Difference
Length92.3in92.3inSame
Width42.3in41.3in▲ KB18+1 in · +2%
Height74.8in74.8inSame
Operating Weight1,532lb1,532lbSame

Hydraulics

SpecKubota KB18Kubota KB185Difference
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Tires

SpecKubota KB18Kubota KB185Difference
Front Tire Size6.00-12Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size8.3-22Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota KB18Kubota KB185Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecKubota KB18Kubota KB185Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecKubota KB18Kubota KB185Difference
TypeROPSROPSSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 5th percentile (17.7 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 · 99th percentile (36)B · 35th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 6th percentile (1,532 lb)B · 6th percentile (1,532 lb)
A · KB18B · KB185Median Utility Tractor
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