Head to head · Sub-Compact

Kubota KB21X vs Shibaura SP2140

Kubota KB21X Tractor
KubotaModel A

Kubota KB21X

Utility

power
20.7 hp
displacement
68.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
36
Full KB21X specs
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ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SP2140

Sub-Compact

power
20.7 hp
displacement
58.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full SP2140 specs
KubotaKubota KB21X
vs
ShibauraShibaura SP2140

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
KB21X20.7 hp
SP214020.7 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

KB21X is in the 27th percentile; SP2140 is in the 27th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KB21X higher · +10.3 ci (+18%)
KB21X68.5 ci
SP214058.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

KB21X is in the 29th percentile; SP2140 is in the 17th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
KB21X3
SP21403
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

KB21X is in the 50th percentile; SP2140 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ KB21X higher · +30 (+500%)
KB21X36
SP21406
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

KB21X is in the 99th percentile; SP2140 is in the 18th · 616 models

KB21X (A)SP2140 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota KB21XShibaura SP2140Difference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura—
ModelKB21XSP2140—
CategoryUtility, Sub-CompactSub-Compact—

Engine

SpecKubota KB21XShibaura SP2140Difference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura—
ModelD1105S753—
Power Output20.7hp20.7hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement68.5ci58.2ci▲ KB21X+10.3 ci · +18%
Bore3.1in3in▲ KB21X+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.1in2.8in▲ KB21X+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecKubota KB21XShibaura SP2140Difference
TypePower shiftSynchromesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota KB21XShibaura SP2140Difference
Length92.3in98.7in▲ SP2140+6.4 in · +7%
Width44.5in41.1in▲ KB21X+3.4 in · +8%
Height74.8in70.7in▲ KB21X+4.1 in · +6%
Operating Weight1,609lb1,268lb▲ KB21X+341 lb · +27%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota KB21XShibaura SP2140Difference
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota KB21XShibaura SP2140Difference
Hitch TypeCategory 0JIS1—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3I—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota KB21XShibaura SP2140Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota KB21XShibaura SP2140Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecKubota KB21XShibaura SP2140Difference
TypeROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 27th percentile (20.7 hp)B · 27th percentile (20.7 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 29th percentile (68.5 ci)B · 17th percentile (58.2 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 99th percentile (36)B · 18th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 28th percentile (1,609 lb)B · 9th percentile (1,268 lb)
A · KB21XB · SP2140Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageKubota KB21XFull spec pageShibaura SP2140