Head to head · Utility

Kubota B1820 vs Kubota M5970

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KubotaModel A

Kubota B1820

Utility

power
17.7 hp
displacement
47.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full B1820 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota M5970

Utility

power
59.5 hp
displacement
197 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full M5970 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

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Engine Power

▲ M5970 higher · +41.8 hp (+236%)
B182017.7 hp
M597059.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

B1820 is in the 5th percentile; M5970 is in the 53rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M5970 higher · +150 ci (+315%)
B182047.5 ci
M5970197 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

B1820 is in the 2nd percentile; M5970 is in the 52nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
B18203
M59703
Median Utility Tractor4

B1820 is in the 23rd percentile; M5970 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ M5970 higher · +10 (+167%)
B18206
M597016
Median Utility Tractor12

B1820 is in the 11th percentile; M5970 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

B1820 (A)M5970 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota B1820Kubota M5970Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelB1820M5970
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota B1820Kubota M5970Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelD782-D25D3200
Power Output17.7hp59.5hpM5970+41.8 hp · +236%
Rated RPM2,800RPM2,400RPMB1820+400 RPM · +17%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement47.5ci197ciM5970+150 ci · +315%
Bore2.6in4.3inM5970+1.7 in · +65%
Stroke2.9in4.5inM5970+1.6 in · +55%

Transmission

SpecKubota B1820Kubota M5970Difference
TypeGear shiftManual with dry disc clutch

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota B1820Kubota M5970Difference
Length92.9in144inM5970+51.1 in · +55%
Width36.5in72.8inM5970+36.3 in · +99%
Height49.4in95.3inM5970+45.9 in · +93%
Operating Weight1,146lb5,049lbM5970+3,903 lb · +341%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota B1820Kubota M5970Difference
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota B1820Kubota M5970Difference
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded
Speed 32,500rpmNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota B1820Kubota M5970Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedII/I and JISII/I
Hitch CategoryICategory 2
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear
Hitch Capacity1,190lbNot recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota B1820Kubota M5970Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive TypeMFWD4WD
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded

Electrical

SpecKubota B1820Kubota M5970Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota B1820Kubota M5970Difference
Coolant0.9gal3.1galM5970+2.2 gal · +244%

Operator Station

SpecKubota B1820Kubota M5970Difference
TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPSROPS

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 5th percentile (17.7 hp)B · 53rd percentile (59.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 2nd percentile (47.5 ci)B · 52nd percentile (197 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 1st percentile (1,146 lb)B · 48th percentile (5,049 lb)
A · B1820B · M5970Median Utility Tractor
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