The Kubota A-17 is a sub-compact utility tractor produced from 1988 to 1992 as part of the Aste Series. It features a Kubota D1005 1.0L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 16.8 hp (12.5 kW) at 2600 RPM. The tractor has a 6-speed transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, four-wheel drive, and two-post ROPS for operator safety. It has a wheelbase of 53.2 inches (135 cm), weighs 1455 lbs (659 kg), and uses standard agricultural tires sized 6-12 front and 8-18 rear. The PTO operates at 540 RPM with multiple engine RPM settings. The A-17 is part of a series including the A-15, A-19, and successor A-175 models.