Kubota B1700
The Kubota B1700 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 54.8 ci 0.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 17 hp / 12.7 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (2-range). Operating weight: 1500 lbs 680 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 17 hp / 12.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
6.3 gal
23.8 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Operating Weight
1500 lbs
680 kg
Overview
 | 1995 - 1999
Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Kubota B1700 Engine | |
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Kubota 0.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Kubota B1700 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Gear PTO (claimed) | 14 hp
10.4 kW |
Hydro PTO (claimed) | 13 hp
9.7 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | power |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 6.3 gal
23.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 2.9 gal
11.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 2.9 gal
11.0 L |
Pump flow | 5.8 gpm
22.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 1280 lbs
580 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1015 lbs
460 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2584 |
Mid PTO Type | 2537 *Kubota 10-tooth |
Engine RPM | 2537@2600 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 59 inches
149 cm |
Weight | 1500 lbs
680 kg |
Front tire | 5.00-10 |
Rear tire | 8.3-16 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery CCA | 390 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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1999 Products published by Kubota |
Engine
Engine Detail — 54.8 ci / 0.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota D905-D10 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 54.8 ci
0.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 2.83x2.90 inches
72 x 74 mm |
Power (gross) | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Fuel system | indirect injection |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Torque | 38 lb-ft
51.5 Nm |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 3.6 qts
3.4 L |
Coolant capacity | 3.6 qts
3.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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6-speed gear | |
hydrostatic |
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
With 8.3-16 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (2-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
Oil capacity | 6.34 qts
6.0 L |
With 8.3-16 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Kubota B1700 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.00-10 |
6.00-12 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 8.3-16 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 59 inches
149 cm |
Length | 89.8 inches
228 cm |
Width | 38.9 inches*Minimum
98 cm |
Height | 50.9 inches*Height at seat
129 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 75.4 inches
191 cm |
Weight | 1500 lbs
680 kg |
Ground clearance | 11.6 inches
29 cm |
4WD Front tread | 32.9 inches
83 cm |
Rear tread | 30.6 to 37.3 inches
77 to 94 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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54" mid-mount mower deck | |
60" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
Kubota B4672 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota B4672 Backhoe |
Photos
Kubota B1700 with front-mount snowblower.
Kubota B1700 with front-mount snowblower.
Kubota B1700 with front-mount snowblower.
Kubota B1700 with front-mount snowblower.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Kubota B1700 based on its 17 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 B1700.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.1 hrs
Approximately 7.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (6.3 gal / 23.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.9 gal/hr (3.3 L/hr)
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 B1700 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota B1700.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)17 hp
Kilowatts (kW)12.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)17.2 PS
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