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.