Iseki TM16 vs Kubota JB17X
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Iseki TM16 and the Kubota JB17X deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Kubota JB17X is the more recent model: production started in 2009, versus 2006 for the Iseki TM16.
- The Iseki TM16 is heavier: 664 kg versus 575 kg for the Kubota JB17X.
Full specs comparison
| Iseki TM16 | Kubota JB17X | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 2006–2012 | 2009–2019 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1.1 L | 1 L |
| Weight | 664 kg | 575 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 134 cm | 127 cm |
| Length | 220 cm | 204 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Iseki TM16 or the Kubota JB17X?
The Iseki TM16 and the Kubota JB17X deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Iseki TM16 or the Kubota JB17X?
The Kubota JB17X is the more recent model: production started in 2009, versus 2006 for the Iseki TM16.
Which is heavier, the Iseki TM16 or the Kubota JB17X?
The Iseki TM16 is heavier: 664 kg versus 575 kg for the Kubota JB17X.

