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Head to head · Utility
Kubota L185 vs VST Shakti MT171

VSTModel B
VST Shakti MT171
Utility
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 45.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 8
KubotaKubota L185
vs
VSTVST Shakti MT171
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedL18517 hp
Shakti MT17117 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
L185 is in the 5th percentile; Shakti MT171 is in the 5th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Shakti MT171 higher · +0.3 ci (<1%)L18545.3 ci
Shakti MT17145.6 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
L185 is in the 2nd percentile; Shakti MT171 is in the 2nd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ L185 higher · +1 (+100%)L1852
Shakti MT1711
Median Utility Tractor4
L185 is in the 3rd percentile; Shakti MT171 is in the 1st · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedL1858
Shakti MT1718
Median Utility Tractor12
L185 is in the 23rd percentile; Shakti MT171 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
L185 (A)Shakti MT171 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Kubota L185 | VST Shakti MT171 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | VST | — |
| Model | L185 | Shakti MT171 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Kubota L185 | VST Shakti MT171 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | VST | — |
| Model | Z751A | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,800RPM | 2,800RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | ▲ L185+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 45.3ci | 45.6ci | ▲ Shakti MT171+0.3 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 3in | 3.9in | ▲ Shakti MT171+0.9 in · +30% |
| Stroke | 3.2in | 3.7in | ▲ Shakti MT171+0.5 in · +16% |
Transmission
| Spec | Kubota L185 | VST Shakti MT171 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Kubota L185 | VST Shakti MT171 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 100in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 53.9in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 76in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 1,595lb | 1,764lb | ▲ Shakti MT171+169 lb · +11% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Kubota L185 | VST Shakti MT171 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Kubota L185 | VST Shakti MT171 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Transmission | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 700rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 3 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Kubota L185 | VST Shakti MT171 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category I | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | 3 | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Kubota L185 | VST Shakti MT171 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Kubota L185 | VST Shakti MT171 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Kubota L185 | VST Shakti MT171 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.4gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Kubota L185 | VST Shakti MT171 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 5th percentile (17 hp)B · 5th percentile (17 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 2nd percentile (45.3 ci)B · 2nd percentile (45.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 3rd percentile (2)B · 1st percentile (1)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 7th percentile (1,595 lb)B · 9th percentile (1,764 lb)
A · L185B · Shakti MT171Median Utility Tractor