SPECS / COMPARISON
Kubota B17X vs International Harvester 234
A detailed comparison of the Kubota B17X and the International Harvester 234. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Kubota B17X12.5 kW (16.8 HP)
International Harvester 23413.4 kW (18.0 HP)
Weight
Kubota B17X575.0 kg (1267.7 lbs)
International Harvester 234550.0 kg (1212.5 lbs)
| Specification | Kubota B17X Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors | International Harvester 234 Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Sub-Compact Utility Tractor | Compact Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 12.5 kW (16.8 HP) | 13.4 kW (18.0 HP) |
| Weight | 575.0 kg (1267.7 lbs) | 550.0 kg (1212.5 lbs) |
| Length | 204.0 cm (80.3 in.) | 262.0 cm (103.1 in.) |
| Years Made | 2015- | 1982-1984 |
| Engine Model | Kubota D1005 | Mitsubishi |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1001 cc (61.1 cu in.) | 849 cc (51.8 cu in.) |
| Bore | 7.59 cm (2.99 in.) | 6.81 cm (2.68 in.) |
| Stroke | 7.37 cm (2.90 in.) | 7.80 cm (3.07 in.) |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Battery | 12 V | — |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 183.0 cm (72.0 in.) | 117.0 cm (46.1 in.) |
| Width | 90.0 cm (35.4 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 127.0 cm (50.0 in.) | 142.0 cm (55.9 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14.0 l (3.7 gal) | 18.2 l (4.8 gal) |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 FWA 4WD |
| Brakes | Wet disc type | — |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station with two-post ROPS | Two-post ROPS |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Front Tires | Ag: 5.00-12 | — |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 8-18 | — |
| Transmission Type | — | Hydrostatic |
| Rear PTO Type | — | Transmission |
| Front PTO Type | — | Independent |
| Front PTO Speed | — | 2.700 RPM |
| Oil Capacity | — | 3.0 l (0.8 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | — | 4.9 l (1.3 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 11.7 l (3.1 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | — | 11.7 l (3.1 gal) |
| Max. Travel Speed | — | 7.4 km/h (Forward: 10.1 MPH (16.3 km/h) Reverse: 4.6 MPH) |
| Drawbar Category | — | I |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

