The Kubota KB185 is a sub-compact utility tractor produced from 2008 to 2009 as part of the KB Kingbull Series. It features a Kubota D1005 1.0L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 18.2 hp (13.6 kW) at 2600 RPM. The tractor offers two transmission options: a 9-speed with dry disc clutch 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 operator safety. The KB185 has a wheelbase of 53.2 inches (135 cm), weighs between 1532 and 1587 pounds depending on transmission, and rides on 6.00-12 front and 8.3-22 rear tires. The PTO is a rear 540 RPM type. Variants include a wheeled KB185 and a half-track KB185-PC. Related models include the KB19X, KB165, KB205, and KB18.
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota KB185
Power
Engine power:18.2 hp (13.6 kW)
Tires
Standard tires (ag):Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 8.3-22
Engine
Type:diesel
Model:Kubota D1005
Power:18.2 hp (13.6 kW)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Starter:electric
Cylinders:3-cylinder
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
Variants
KB185:wheeled
KB185-PC:half-track
Dimensions
Width:41.3 inches (104 cm)
Length:92.3 inches (234 cm)
Wheelbase:53.2 inches (135 cm)
Rear tread:31.9/35.4 inches (81/89 cm)
Front tread:33.5 inches (85 cm)
Gear Weight:1532 lbs (694 kg)
Height (ROPS):74.8 inches (189 cm)
Ground clearance:13.8 inches (35 cm)
Glideshift Weight:1587 lbs (719 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 Series
Years made:2008 - 2009
Manufacturer:Kubota
Transmission
Gears:9 forward and reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Options:9-speed, 36-speed power shift
Glideshift:power shift
Description:Three gears (1-3) in three ranges with shuttle shift.
Glideshift gears:36 forward and 24 reverse
Glideshift description:Sequential hydraulically-shifted transmission. Twelve forward gears with three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.