The Kubota JB18 is a sub-compact utility tractor produced from 2006 to 2008 as part of the JB Bullstar Series. It features a Kubota D1005 1.0L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 18.2 hp (13.6 kW) at 2600 rpm. The tractor has a 6-speed transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, a dry disc clutch, and offers both manual and optional power steering. It is equipped with four-wheel drive, wet disc brakes, and a two-post ROPS for safety. The JB18 has a wheelbase of 50 inches, weighs 1301 lbs, and rides on 5.00-12 front and 8-18 rear tires. It includes a rear PTO operating at 540 rpm and a rear hitch type 0. Variants include the wheeled JB18 and the half-track JB18-PC.