Kubota B1-17
The Kubota B1-17 is a sub-compact utility tractor produced from 1985 to 1988 as part of the Bulltra Series. It features a Kubota D950 0.9L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 17 hp (12.7 kW) at 2600 RPM. The tractor offers a 12-speed unsynchronized gear transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse speeds, including a creeper range. Available in two- or four-wheel drive variants, it has manual steering and an open operator station. Dimensions include a 53.4 inch (135 cm) wheelbase, 92.1 inch (233 cm) length, and weights ranging from 1433 lbs (650 kg) for 2WD to 1532 lbs (694 kg) for 4WD. The tractor uses 4.00-12 front and 8.3-22 rear tires for 2WD, and 5.00-12 front and 8.3-22 rear tires for 4WD. It has a rear PTO with 540/860/1000 RPM options and a negative ground 12-volt electrical system.
Power17 hp
Founded1985 - 1988
ModelB1-17
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota B1-17
Power
| Engine power | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
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Engine
| Type | diesel |
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| Model | Kubota D950 |
| Power | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.95x2.76 inches (75 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 56.57 ci (0.9 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
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| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Series | Bulltra Series |
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| Built in | Japan |
| Category | Sub-Compact Utility tractor |
| Variants | B1-17D 4WD |
| Years produced | 1985 - 1988 |
Transmission
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
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| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Details | Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, in two ranges with additional creeper range. |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 0 |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 45.3 inches (115 cm) |
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| Height | 49.2 inches (124 cm) |
| Length | 92.1 inches (233 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 53.4 inches (135 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 1433 lbs (650 kg) |
| 4WD Weight | 1532 lbs (694 kg) |
| Rear tread | 35.8 to 40.6 inches (90 to 103 cm) |
| 2WD Front tread | 29.1 inches (73 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 30.3 inches (76 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 9.4 inches (23 cm) |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 8.3-22 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8.3-22 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO Type | 540/860/1000 (1.375) |
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