SPECS / COMPARISON
Kubota B26 vs John Deere MI
A detailed comparison of the Kubota B26 and the John Deere MI. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
Kubota B261182.0 kg (2605.9 lbs)
John Deere MI1360.0 kg (2998.3 lbs)
| Specification | Kubota B26 Backhoe Loaders | John Deere MI Backhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 19.4 kW (26.0 HP) | — |
| Weight | 1182.0 kg (2605.9 lbs) | 1360.0 kg (2998.3 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 970.0 kg (2138.5 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic | Unsynchronized gear |
| Length | 255.7 cm (With backhoe/loader: 148.8 in. (378.0 cm) Without 3P: 100.7 in.) | 279.0 cm (109.8 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 26.5 LPM (7.0 GPM) | — |
| Years Made | 2007-Present | 1949-1952 |
| Engine Model | Kubota D1105 | John Deere |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 3 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1123 cc (68.5 cu in.) | 1647 cc (100.5 cu in.) |
| Bore | 7.80 cm (3.07 in.) | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) |
| Stroke | 7.85 cm (3.09 in.) | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | — |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 77.6 N·m (57.2 lb-ft) | — |
| Rated RPM | 2800 RPM | — |
| Battery | 12 V, CCA: 433A | 6 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 227.3 cm (89.5 in.) | 148.0 cm (58.3 in.) |
| Width | 136.5 cm (53.7 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 158.0 cm (62.2 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31.0 l (8.2 gal) | 37.9 l (10.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 3.0 l (0.8 gal) | 4.7 l (1.2 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 4.5 l (1.2 gal) | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 26.0 l (6.9 gal) | — |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 15.8 km/h (Forward: 11.1 MPH (17.8 km/h) Reverse: 9.8 MPH) | — |
| Brakes | Wet disc type | — |
| Drawbar Category | I | — |
| Cabin Type | Four-post ROPS with FOPS canopy standard. | Open operator station |
| Hitch Type | Position control | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Manual |
| Front Tires | Lawn/turf 24×8.50-14Industrial: 24×8.50-14 | Ag: 5.00×15 |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf 13.6-16Industrial: 12.4-16 | Ag: 9.00×24 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | — |
| Total Flow | 42.4 LPM (11.2 GPM) | — |
| Valves | 1 to 3 | — |
| Compression Ratio | — | 6.0:1 |
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