Kubota
Kubota KB185
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.
Power18 hp
Founded2008 - 2009
ModelKB185
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota KB185
Power
| Engine power | 18.2 hp (13.6 kW) |
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Tires
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 8.3-22 |
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Engine
| Type | diesel |
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| 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 |
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| KB185-PC | half-track |
Dimensions
| Width | 41.3 inches (104 cm) |
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| 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 |
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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 | KB Kingbull Series |
| Years made | 2008 - 2009 |
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Transmission
| Gears | 9 forward and reverse |
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| 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. |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 0 |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Engine RPM | 530@2600, 799@2600, 1182@2600, -662@2600 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |