Kubota GB18
The Kubota GB18 is a sub-compact utility tractor produced from 1997 to 2001 as part of the GB Series. It features a Kubota D1005 1.0L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 17.7 hp (13.2 kW). The tractor offers 6-speed gear and 18-speed Glideshift transmission options, with four-wheel drive, power steering, and mechanical wet disc brakes. It has a wheelbase of 53.2 inches (135 cm), weighs between 1521 and 1565 lbs depending on the variant, and comes equipped with standard agricultural tires sized 6-12 front and 8.3-20 rear. The GB18 includes a two-post ROPS for operator safety and a rear PTO with a 1.375 inch shaft. It is designed for versatility in sub-compact utility tasks.
Power17 hp
Founded1997 - 2001
ModelGB18
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota GB18
Power
| Engine power | 17.7 hp (13.2 kW) |
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Tires
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-12. Rear: 8.3-20 |
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Engine
| Type | diesel |
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| Model | Kubota D1005 |
| Power | 17.7 hp (13.2 kW) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | negative |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 5.3 gal (20.1 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.99x2.90 inches (76 x 74 mm) |
| Displacement | 61.1 ci (1.0 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| GB18F | Glideshift |
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Dimensions
| Width | 40.9 inches (103 cm) |
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| Length | 91.3 inches (231 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 | 1521 lbs (689 kg) |
| Height (ROPS) | 72.8 inches (184 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 12.4 inches (31 cm) |
| Glideshift Weight | 1565 lbs (709 kg) |
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
| Type | Sub-Compact Utility tractor |
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| Series | GB Series |
| Years made | 1997 - 2001 |
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Options | 6-speed gear, 18-speed |
| Glideshift | 18 forward and 9 reverse |
| Description | Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. |
| Glideshift gears | Six forward and three reverse gears in three 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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