Kubota

Kubota B6000

The Kubota B6000 is a sub-compact utility tractor produced from 1973 to 1977 by Kubota in Japan. It features a 0.6L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 10.9 hp (8.1 kW) at 2700 RPM. The tractor has a 6-speed unsynchronized transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, and is available in two variants: 2WD (B6000E) and 4WD (B6000D). It has a counter-clockwise rotating PTO shaft, which is opposite the common direction, with a rear PTO speed of 540 rpm. The tractor weighs between 860 lbs (2WD) and 1050 lbs (4WD) and has a wheelbase of 47.3 inches (2WD) or 45.6 inches (4WD). It features manual steering and an open operator station. Standard tires vary by drive type, with 2WD having 4.00-9 front and 7-16 rear tires, and 4WD having 6-12 front and 7-16 rear tires. Attachments include a 48" snow blower (Kubota B648) that is front-mounted and hydraulically lifted.
Power10 hp
Founded1973 - 1977
ModelB6000

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota B6000

Power
Engine (net)10.9 hp (8.1 kW)
Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 4.00-9. Rear: 7-16
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 6-12. Rear: 7-16
Engine
Typediesel
ModelKubota ZL600
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders2-cylinder
Rated RPM2700
Power (net)10.9 hp (8.1 kW)
Displacement35 ci (0.6 L)
Starter volts12
Variants
B6000D4WD
B6000E2WD
Dimensions
Width36.25 inches (92 cm)
Height43.7 inches (110 cm)
Length71.6 inches (181 cm)
2WD Weight860 lbs (390 kg)
4WD Weight1050 lbs (476 kg)
2WD Wheelbase47.3 inches (120 cm)
4WD Wheelbase45.6 inches (115 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo- or four-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeSub-Compact Utility tractor
Built inJapan
ManufacturerKubota
Original price$3,000 in 1977
Years produced1973 - 1977
PTO shaft rotationCounter-clockwise (opposite the common direction)
Attachments
snowblower48" Snow blower, Kubota B648, 48 inches width (121 cm), single-stage, front-mount, hydraulic-lift
Transmission
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
DescriptionThree gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Power Take-off (PTO)
Engine RPM560@2700, 840@2700, 1350@2700
Rear PTO Type540 rpm, Counter-clockwise rotation