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Kubota B1550

Kubota B1550 tractor
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The Kubota B1550 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1988 to 1997 as part of Kubota's B Series. It features a 0.9L 3-cylinder diesel engine producing 17 hp gross, with options for 6-speed gear or hydrostatic transmissions. The tractor offers two- or four-wheel drive, mechanical rear differential lock, manual steering with optional power steering, and dry disc brakes. It has a two-post ROPS for operator safety. The hydraulic system is open center with a 5.5 gpm pump flow. The tractor hitch is category I with position control and a rear lift capacity of 827 lbs. PTO options include gear and hydrostatic rear PTOs, a live mid PTO linked with the rear PTO, and an optional front PTO. Dimensions include a 57.9 inch wheelbase, 101 inch length, 39 inch width, and 73.7 inch height. Tires vary by 2WD or 4WD configurations. Shipping weights range from 1224 to 1389 lbs depending on drive and transmission. Attachments include mid-mount mower decks in 48, 54, and 60 inch widths, front-end loaders B1640A and LA300, and several backhoe models including Kubota BL4520B, B4572, and B4672.
Kubota B1550tractorcompact utility17 hpdiesel6-speed gearhydrostatic2WD4WDmower deckloaderbackhoe
Power17 hp
Founded1988 - 1997
ModelB1550

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota B1550

Power

Engine (gross):17 hp (12.7 kW)
Gear PTO (claimed):14 hp (10.4 kW)
Hydro PTO (claimed):12.5 hp (9.3 kW)

Engine

Model:Kubota 0.9L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank:4.8 gal (18.2 L)

Weight

2WD gear Shipping:1224 lbs (555 kg)
4WD gear Shipping:1345 lbs (610 kg)
2WD hydro Shipping:1257 lbs (570 kg)
4WD hydro Shipping:1389 lbs (630 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Pump flow:5.5 gpm (20.8 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post ROPS
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Dry disc brakes
Steering:manual, power optional
Differential lock:mechanical rear

Production

Type:Compact Utility tractor
Series:B Series
Years made:1988 - 1997
Manufacturer:Kubota

Attachments

LA300 Loader:600 lbs lift (full at pin) (272 kg), 1150 lbs breakout (521 kg), 45° dump, 23.4 inches reach (dumped) (59 cm), 45 inches reach (ground) (114 cm), 25° rollback, 70.7 inches height (at pin) (179 cm), 52.2 inches clearance (dumped) (132 cm), boom cyl: 1.5 inches (3 cm), boom rod: 1.0 inches (2 cm), bucket cyl: 1.5 inches (3 cm), bucket rod: 1.0 inches (2 cm), Bucket width: 48 inches (121 cm)
B1640A Loader:510 lbs lift (full at pin) (231 kg), 970 lbs breakout (439 kg), 42° dump, 19 inches reach (dumped) (48 cm), 43 inches reach (ground) (109 cm), 22° rollback, 69 inches height (at pin) (175 cm), 53 inches clearance (dumped) (134 cm), boom cyl: 1.5 inches (3 cm), boom rod: 1.13 inches (2 cm), bucket cyl: 1.5 inches (3 cm), bucket rod: 1.0 inches (2 cm), Bucket width: 42 inches (106 cm), 48 inches (121 cm), 54 inches (137 cm)
Kubota B4572 Backhoe:Backhoe type: Kubota B4572 Backhoe, Transport height: 70.7 inches (179 cm), Bucket width: 10 inches (25 cm), 12 inches (30 cm), 16 inches (40 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), Digging depth: 73.9 inches (187 cm), Reach from pivot: 98.1 inches (249 cm), Loading height: 65 inches (165 cm), Bucket Rotation: 180°, Swing Arc: 180°, Bucket force: 2950 lbs (1338 kg), Dipperstick force: 1740 lbs (789 kg)
Kubota B4672 Backhoe:Backhoe type: Kubota B4672 Backhoe, Transport height: 70.7 inches (179 cm), Bucket width: 10 inches (25 cm), 12 inches (30 cm), 16 inches (40 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), Digging depth: 73.9 inches (187 cm), Reach from pivot: 98.1 inches (249 cm), Loading height: 65 inches (165 cm), Bucket Rotation: 180°, Swing Arc: 180°, Bucket force: 2950 lbs (1338 kg), Dipperstick force: 1740 lbs (789 kg)
Kubota BL4520B Backhoe:Backhoe type: Kubota BL4520B Backhoe, Transport height: 59.4 inches (150 cm), Bucket width: 10 inches (25 cm), 12 inches (30 cm), 16 inches (40 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), Digging depth: 80.9 inches (205 cm), Reach from pivot: 97 inches (246 cm), Loading height: 59.7 inches (151 cm), Bucket Rotation: 164°, Swing Arc: 180°, Bucket force: 2700 lbs (1224 kg), Dipperstick force: 1340 lbs (607 kg)
48" mid-mount mower deck:Kubota RC48-62H, 48 inches (121 cm), Total width: 61 inches (154 cm), 3-blade, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 4.0 inch (3 to 10 cm), 242.5 lbs (109 kg)
54" mid-mount mower deck:Kubota RC54-B, 54 inches (137 cm), Total width: 69.2 inches (175 cm), 3-blade, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 4.0 inch (3 to 10 cm), 326 lbs (147 kg)
60" mid-mount mower deck:Kubota RC60-B, 60 inches (152 cm), Total width: 74.1 inches (188 cm), 3-blade, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 4.0 inch (3 to 10 cm), 371 lbs (168 kg)

Transmission

Gear gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Hydrostatic gears:infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Transmission options:6-speed gear, hydrostatic
Gear transmission type:gear
Hydrostatic transmission type:hydrostatic

Tractor hitch

Control:position control
Rear Type:I
Rear lift:827 lbs (375 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Width:39 inches (99 cm)
Height:73.7 inches (187 cm)
Length:101 inches (256 cm)
Wheelbase:57.9 inches (147 cm)
Rear tread:31 to 35.8 inches (78 to 90 cm)
2WD Front tread:28 inches (71 cm)
4WD Front tread:31.3 inches (79 cm)
Flange rear axle:-
2WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 5.00-10. Rear: 8-16
4WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 6-12. Rear: 8-16

Power Take-off (PTO)

Mid PTO:live (Mid PTO is linked with the rear PTO.)
Front PTO:optional
Mid PTO Type:2455 (Kubota 10 tooth)
Gear Rear PTO:transmission
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)
Hydro Rear PTO:live
Engine RPM (Mid PTO):2455@2517
Engine RPM (Rear PTO):540@2517, 858@2517