Quick answer:
The Kubota B1181 tractor tire size is front 5-12 and rear 280/70R18. Other tire setup data found for this model includes Front 6.00-12, Rear 8.3-16; Front 5-12, Rear 8-16; Front 8-16, Rear 8-16, so confirm the wheel option before ordering.
Front tire5-12
Rear tire280/70R18
Front/rear setupDifferent front and rear tire sizes
Tire pressure17 PSI, 20 PSI
Rim diameter12 in front, 18 in rear
Ballast35 gal
Other setup foundFront 6.00-12, Rear 8.3-16; Front 5-12, Rear 8-16; Front 8-16, Rear 8-16
Kubota B1181 Tire Size Details
| Front tire size | 5-12 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 280/70R18 |
| Front/rear setup | Different front and rear tire sizes |
| Other tire setup found | Front 6.00-12, Rear 8.3-16 |
| Replacement tire size | Front 5-12, Rear 8-16 |
| Tire size alternatives / conversions | Front 8-16, Rear 8-16 |
| Front tire construction | Bias/imperial tire |
| Rear tire construction | Metric radial |
| Front section width | 5 in |
| Rear section width | 280 mm |
| Rear aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 12 in |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Approx rear overall diameter | about 33.4 in |
| Tire pressure | 17 PSI, 20 PSI |
| Loaded rear tire ballast / fluid capacity | 35 gal |
Tire Size Comparison Chart
Front rim diameter comparison
Rear rim diameter comparison
Benchmarks use typical low, average and high rim diameters for the sub-compact / compact tractor category, not scraped low/high outliers.
Kubota B1181 Extra Tire Notes
| Tire size note | The Kubota B1181 uses different front and rear tire sizes in this data: front 5-12 (12 in rim, 5 in width) and rear 280/70R18 (18 in rim, 280 mm width) |
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| Multiple setup note | This data has more than one tire setup for the Kubota B1181. The main front/rear listing is Front 5-12, Rear 280/70R18. Other setup data found: Front 6.00-12, Rear 8.3-16; Front 5-12, Rear 8-16; Front 8-16, Rear 8-16. This usually means different wheel, axle, turf/ag/industrial, or market options rather than one universal tire size |
| Pressure note | For the Kubota B1181 with front 5-12 and rear 280/70R18 tires, the pressure values captured in the answer are 17 PSI, 20 PSI. Tire pressure is load-dependent, so use this as a reference value rather than a universal setting |
| Ballast note | For the Kubota B1181 rear 280/70R18 tires, the ballast figure captured in the answer is 35 gal. Liquid ballast capacity can change by tire brand, fill percentage, wheel setup and ballast fluid type |
| Front/rear matching note | The Kubota B1181 data shows front 5-12 and rear 280/70R18. When changing either size, front/rear rolling circumference and lead/lag need to stay within the correct range |
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tire sizes can change by year, axle, wheel/rim option, tyre brand, tread type and local market. Please check the tire sidewall, operator manual and official kubotausa.com website for official information.





