Kubota
Kubota RV Ridevator
The Kubota RV Ridevator is a compact utility tractor produced from 1965 to 1970. It was built in Japan and sold in North America and Australia. The tractor came with engine options including a 0.6L 1-cylinder gasoline engine and a 0.7L 2-cylinder diesel engine. It features a belt-driven 6-speed transmission with 2 reverse gears, manual steering, and mechanical expanding shoe brakes. The open operator station and two-wheel drive configuration make it suitable for various compact utility tasks.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota RV Ridevator
Power
| Engine power | 9 hp (6.7 kW) |
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| PTO (tested) | 8.81 hp (6.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 6.76 hp (5.0 kW) |
Engine
| Starter | electric |
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| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.74x3.54 inches (95 x 90 mm) |
| Compression | 5.7:1 |
| Diesel power | 9 hp (6.7 kW) |
| Displacement | 38.5 ci (0.6 L) |
| Diesel engine | Kubota, diesel, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Diesel starter | electric |
| Engine options | Kubota 0.6L 1-cyl gasoline, Kubota 0.7L 2-cyl diesel |
| Gasoline engine | Kubota, gasoline, 1-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Diesel displacement | 40.7 ci (0.7 L) |
| Diesel starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Weight | 1150 lbs (521 kg) |
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| Wheelbase | 43.5 inches (110 cm) |
| Rear tread | 25.3 to 35.1 inches (64 to 89 cm) |
| Front tread | 26.4 to 32.9 inches (67 to 83 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Mechanical expanding shoe brakes |
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Notes | Information on the Kubota Ridevator is scarce. The machine appears to have been sold in North America and Australia in the mid-to-late 1960s. Model numbers RV70 and RV90 are associated with the tractor. |
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| Built in | Japan |
| Category | Compact Utility tractor |
| Years produced | 1965 - 1970 |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
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| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |