Kubota B1200
The Kubota B1200 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 46.5 ci 0.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 16 hp / 11.9 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 1,060 lbs 480 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 16 hp / 11.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
1,060 lbs
480 kg
Overview
 | 1979 - 1982
B00 SeriesSub-Compact Utility tractor
B00 Series
Sub-Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Sub-Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Kubota B1200 Engine | |
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Kubota 0.8L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Kubota B1200 Transmission | |
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6-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Kubota B1200 Power | |
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Engine | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Open operator station. Two-post ROPS optional. | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540/860/1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 49.2 inches
124 cm |
Weight | 1,060 lbs
480 kg |
Front tire | 5.00-12 |
Rear tire | 8-16 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 46.5 ci / 0.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota D750L |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 46.5 ci
0.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 2.68x2.76 inches
68 x 70 mm |
Power | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Dimensions
Kubota B1200 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.00-12 |
Ag rear | 8-16 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 49.2 inches
124 cm |
Length | 84.3 inches
214 cm |
Width | 40.6 inches
103 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 73.6 inches
186 cm |
Weight | 1,060 lbs
480 kg |
Ground clearance | 8.6 inches
21 cm |
Front tread | 30.3 inches
76 cm |
Rear tread | 30.3 to 34.3 inches
76 to 87 cm |
Photos
Kubota B1200
Kubota B1200
Kubota B1200 operator station and controls.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Kubota B1200 based on its 16 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 4 ft (48 in)1.2 m | Light Duty | Pasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 42 to 48 in105 - 120 cm | Light Duty | Covers compact tractor tire width. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota B1200.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Kubota B1200 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota B1200.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)16 hp
Kilowatts (kW)11.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)16.2 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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