Kubota B1-14 vs Shibaura S700
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota B1-14 and the Shibaura S700 deliver the same power: 14 HP.
- The Kubota B1-14 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1972 for the Shibaura S700.
- The Shibaura S700 is heavier: 760 kg versus 545 kg for the Kubota B1-14.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota B1-14 | Shibaura S700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 14 HP | 14 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1988 | 1972–1975 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 2 |
| Displacement | 0.9 L | 0.7 L |
| Weight | 545 kg | 760 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 123 cm | — |
| Length | 214 cm | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota B1-14 or the Shibaura S700?
The Kubota B1-14 and the Shibaura S700 deliver the same power: 14 HP.
Which is more recent, the Kubota B1-14 or the Shibaura S700?
The Kubota B1-14 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1972 for the Shibaura S700.
Which is heavier, the Kubota B1-14 or the Shibaura S700?
The Shibaura S700 is heavier: 760 kg versus 545 kg for the Kubota B1-14.

