The Kubota KB17X is a sub-compact utility tractor produced from 2009 to 2014 as part of the KB Kingbull Extra Series. It features a Kubota D1005 1.0L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 16.8 hp (12.5 kW). The tractor offers two transmission options: a 9-speed with shuttle shift and a 36-speed power shift Glideshift transmission. It has four-wheel drive, power steering, mechanical wet disc brakes, and a two-post ROPS for safety. The KB17X has a wheelbase of 53.2 inches, weighs between 1521 and 1576 pounds depending on transmission, and uses standard agricultural tires sized 6-12 front and 8.3-20 rear. The rear PTO operates at 540 rpm with various engine RPM settings. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Kubota KB17XKubota sub-compact tractorKB Kingbull Extra Series16.8 hp tractor1.0L diesel engine9-speed transmission36-speed power shifttractor specs
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota KB17X
Power
Engine:16.8 hp (12.5 kW)
Tires
Standard tires (ag):Front: 6-12. Rear: 8.3-20
Engine
Type:diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model:Kubota D1005
Power:16.8 hp (12.5 kW)
Starter:electric
Fuel tank:7.1 gal (26.9 L)
Rated RPM:2600
Bore/Stroke:2.99x2.90 inches (76 x 74 mm)
Displacement:61.1 ci (1.0 L)
Starter volts:12
Dimensions
Width:42.3 inches (107 cm)
Length:91.3 inches (231 cm)
Wheelbase:53.2 inches (135 cm)
Rear tread:31.9/35.4 inches (81/89 cm)
Front tread:34.7 inches (88 cm)
Gear Weight:1521 lbs (689 kg)
Height (ROPS):73.6 inches (186 cm)
Ground clearance:13.2 inches (33 cm)
Glideshift Weight:1576 lbs (714 kg)
Electrical
Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Mechanical
ROPS:Two-post ROPS
Drive:Four-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical wet disc brakes
Steering:Power steering
Production
Type:Sub-Compact Utility tractor
Series:KB Kingbull Extra Series
Years made:2009 - 2014
Manufacturer:Kubota
Transmission
9-speed
Gears:9 forward and reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Description:Three gears (1-3) in three ranges with shuttle shift.
Options:9-speed, 36-speed power shift
Glideshift
Type:power shift
Gears:36 forward and 24 reverse
Description:Sequential hydraulically-shifted transmission. Twelve forward gears with three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.