Kubota GB16
The Kubota GB16 is a sub-compact utility tractor produced from 1997 to 2001 as part of the GB Series. It features a Kubota D905 0.9L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 15.8 hp (11.8 kW). The tractor offers two transmission options: a 6-speed gear with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, and an 18-speed Glideshift with 18 forward and 9 reverse gears. It has four-wheel drive, power steering, mechanical wet disc brakes, and a two-post ROPS for safety. The GB16 has a wheelbase of 53.2 inches (135 cm), weighs between 1499 and 1543 lbs depending on the variant, and uses standard agricultural tires sized 5.00-12 front and 8-18 rear. The tractor includes a rear PTO with multiple speed options and a position control hitch. It is related to the Kubota GB18 model.
Power15 hp
Founded1997 - 2001
ModelGB16
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota GB16
Power
| Engine power | 15.8 hp (11.8 kW) |
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Engine
| Type | diesel |
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| Model | Kubota D905 |
| Power | 15.8 hp (11.8 kW) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | negative |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 5.3 gal (20.1 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.83x2.90 inches (72 x 74 mm) |
| Displacement | 54.8 ci (0.9 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 40.2 inches (102 cm) |
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| Length | 90.4 inches (229 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 53.2 inches (135 cm) |
| Rear tread | 31.9/35.4 inches (81/89 cm) |
| Front tread | 33.1 inches (84 cm) |
| Gear Weight | 1499 lbs (679 kg) |
| Height (ROPS) | 71.9 inches (182 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 12 inches (30 cm) |
| Glideshift Weight | 1543 lbs (699 kg) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8-18 |
Electrical
| Ground | electric |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post ROPS |
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| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
Production
| Series | GB Series |
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| Category | Sub-Compact Utility tractor |
| Variants | GB16F Glideshift |
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
| Years produced | 1997 - 2001 |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
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| Options | 6-speed gear, 18-speed Glideshift |
| Glideshift | 18 forward and 9 reverse, six forward and three reverse gears in three ranges |
| 6-speed gear | 6 forward and 2 reverse, three gears plus reverse in two ranges |
Tractor hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear Type | 0 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO Type | 451/769/1207 (1.375) |
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