John Deere 17G vs Kubota U17
The John Deere 17G is 97 lb (3%) heavier than the Kubota U17: 3,790 lb (1,719 kg) versus 3,693 lb (1,675 kg).
John Deere 17G
Operating weight
3,790lb 1,719kg 1.72t
1.9 US tons, 1.72 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 11 ft 6 in × 3 ft 3 in × 7 ft 10 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Kubota U17
Operating weight
3,693lb 1,675kg 1.68t
1.85 US tons, 1.68 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 11 ft 7 in × 3 ft 3 in × 7 ft 8 in
- Data source
- Authorized dealer listing
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Specifications side by side
| Spec | John Deere 17G | Kubota U17 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,790 lb (1,720 kg) | 3,693 lb (1,675 kg) |
| Weight basis | canopy, standard arm (0.93 m), standard counterweight, rubber track, full fuel, 79 kg operator | – |
| Ground pressure | 3.9 psi (26.9 kPa) | 3.8 psi (26.2 kPa) |
| Length | 11 ft 6 in (3.51 m) | 11 ft 7 in (3.53 m) |
| Width | 3 ft 3 in (0.99 m) | 3 ft 3 in (0.99 m) |
| Height | 7 ft 10 in (2.39 m) | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) |
| Width basis | undercarriage width, minimum (retracted) 3 ft 3 in; maximum 4 ft 2 in (50 in) | – |
| Track shoe width | 9 in (229 mm) | 9.1 in (231 mm) |
| Engine | Yanmar 3TNV74F | Kubota D902-E4 |
| Power (as published) | 14.5 hp (10.8 kW) | 15.1 hp (11.3 kW) |
| Max dig depth | 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) | 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m) |
| Max reach | 12 ft 6 in (3.81 m) | – |
| Bucket breakout force | 3,597 lbf (16.0 kN) | 3,417 lbf (15.2 kN) |
| Tail swing | Reduced (compact radius) | Reduced (compact radius) |
| Max reach at ground | – | 12 ft 7 in (3.84 m) |
Values come from each model’s own sources; see the model pages for links. Configurations differ, so compare like with like.
Common questions
Which is heavier, the John Deere 17G or the Kubota U17?
The John Deere 17G is 97 lb (3%) heavier than the Kubota U17: 3,790 lb (1,719 kg) versus 3,693 lb (1,675 kg).
Which is narrower?
The John Deere 17G is narrower: 3 ft 3 in versus 3 ft 3 in.