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) |
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Tires
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 4.00-9. Rear: 7-16 |
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| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-12. Rear: 7-16 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
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| Model | Kubota ZL600 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 2700 |
| Power (net) | 10.9 hp (8.1 kW) |
| Displacement | 35 ci (0.6 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| B6000D | 4WD |
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| B6000E | 2WD |
Dimensions
| Width | 36.25 inches (92 cm) |
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| Height | 43.7 inches (110 cm) |
| Length | 71.6 inches (181 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 860 lbs (390 kg) |
| 4WD Weight | 1050 lbs (476 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 47.3 inches (120 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 45.6 inches (115 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
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| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Sub-Compact Utility tractor |
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| Built in | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
| Original price | $3,000 in 1977 |
| Years produced | 1973 - 1977 |
| PTO shaft rotation | Counter-clockwise (opposite the common direction) |
Attachments
| snowblower | 48" Snow blower, Kubota B648, 48 inches width (121 cm), single-stage, front-mount, hydraulic-lift |
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Transmission
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
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| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Description | Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Engine RPM | 560@2700, 840@2700, 1350@2700 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 rpm, Counter-clockwise rotation |
