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Kubota KB18 vs Massey Ferguson 4245

Kubota KB18 Tractor
KubotaModel A

Kubota KB18

Utility

power
17.7 hp
displacement
61.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
36
Full KB18 specs
Massey Ferguson 4245 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 4245

Utility

power
73.1 hp
displacement
243 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 4245 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 4245 higher · +55.4 hp (+313%)
KB1817.7 hp
424573.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KB18 is in the 5th percentile; 4245 is in the 66th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4245 higher · +182 ci (+298%)
KB1861.1 ci
4245243 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KB18 is in the 6th percentile; 4245 is in the 67th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 4245 higher · +1 (+33%)
KB183
42454
Median Utility Tractor4

KB18 is in the 23rd percentile; 4245 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 4245 higher · +6,693 lb (+437%)
KB181,532 lb
42458,225 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

KB18 is in the 6th percentile; 4245 is in the 77th · 5,107 models

KB18 (A)4245 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota KB18Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
ManufacturerKubotaMassey Ferguson—
ModelKB184245—
CategoryUtility, Sub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecKubota KB18Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
ManufacturerKubotaPerkins—
ModelD1005Perkins Diesel, Serial No. U818783C—
Power Output17.7hp73.1hp▲ 4245+55.4 hp · +313%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,200RPM▲ KB18+400 RPM · +18%
Cylinders34▲ 4245+1 · +33%
Displacement61.1ci243ci▲ 4245+182 ci · +298%
Bore3in3.9in▲ 4245+0.9 in · +30%
Stroke2.9in5in▲ 4245+2.1 in · +72%

Transmission

SpecKubota KB18Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
TypePower shift12-speed—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota KB18Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
Length92.3in159in▲ 4245+66.7 in · +72%
Width42.3in81.1in▲ 4245+38.8 in · +92%
Height74.8in103in▲ 4245+28.2 in · +38%
Operating Weight1,532lb8,225lb▲ 4245+6,693 lb · +437%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota KB18Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Tires

SpecKubota KB18Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
Front Tire Size6.00-12Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size8.3-22Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota KB18Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory II—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota KB18Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecKubota KB18Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota KB18Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
CoolantNot recorded4.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecKubota KB18Massey Ferguson 4245Difference
TypeROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 5th percentile (17.7 hp)B · 66th percentile (73.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 6th percentile (61.1 ci)B · 67th percentile (243 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 6th percentile (1,532 lb)B · 77th percentile (8,225 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 5th percentile (92.3 in)B · 76th percentile (159 in)
A · KB18B · 4245Median Utility Tractor
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