Kubota

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 power17.7 hp (13.2 kW)
Tires
Standard tires (ag)Front: 6-12. Rear: 8.3-20
Engine
Typediesel
ModelKubota D1005
Power17.7 hp (13.2 kW)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Starternegative
Cylinders3-cylinder
Fuel tank5.3 gal (20.1 L)
Rated RPM2600
Bore/Stroke2.99x2.90 inches (76 x 74 mm)
Displacement61.1 ci (1.0 L)
Starter volts12
Variants
GB18FGlideshift
Dimensions
Width40.9 inches (103 cm)
Length91.3 inches (231 cm)
Wheelbase53.2 inches (135 cm)
Rear tread31.9/35.4 inches (81/89 cm)
Front tread33.1 inches (84 cm)
Gear Weight1521 lbs (689 kg)
Height (ROPS)72.8 inches (184 cm)
Ground clearance12.4 inches (31 cm)
Glideshift Weight1565 lbs (709 kg)
Electrical
Groundelectric
Battery volts12
Mechanical
ROPSTwo-post ROPS
DriveFour-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical wet disc brakes
SteeringPower steering
Production
TypeSub-Compact Utility tractor
SeriesGB Series
Years made1997 - 2001
ManufacturerKubota
Transmission
Typegear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Options6-speed gear, 18-speed
Glideshift18 forward and 9 reverse
DescriptionThree gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.
Glideshift gearsSix forward and three reverse gears in three ranges.
Tractor hitch
Controlposition control
Rear Type0
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type451/769/1207 (1.375)