John Deere B vs Kubota B1200
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere B and the Kubota B1200 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Kubota B1200 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1935 for the John Deere B.
- The John Deere B is heavier: 1485 kg versus 480 kg for the Kubota B1200.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere B | Kubota B1200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1935–1952 | 1979–1982 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 0.8 L |
| Weight | 1 485 kg | 480 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | Synchronized |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | — | 124 cm |
| Length | 306 cm | 214 cm |