Kubota B1830
The Kubota B1830 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 54.8 ci 0.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 17.3 hp / 12.9 kW; Diesel (gross): 17.7 hp / 13.2 kW. Transmission: 9 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 1554 lbs 704 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 17.3 hp / 12.9 kW; Diesel (gross): 17.7 hp / 13.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7.4 gal
28.0 L
Transmission
9 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
1554 lbs
704 kg
Overview
![]() | 2007 - 2013
B30 SeriesCompact Utility tractor
B30 Series
Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Kubota B1830 Engine | |
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Kubota 0.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 7.4 gal
28.0 L |
Engine details ... | |
Kubota B1830 Transmission | |
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9-speed mechanical shuttle | |
Transmission details ... |
Kubota B1830 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 17.7 hp
13.2 kW |
Engine (net) | 17.3 hp
12.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 14.8 hp
11.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Pressure | 2205 psi
152.0 bar |
Pump flow | 5.4 gpm
20.4 lpm |
Total flow | 9.5 gpm
36.0 lpm |
Steering flow | 4.1 gpm
15.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 2138 lbs
969 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2592 |
Mid PTO | optional |
Mid PTO Type | 2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5) |
Engine RPM | 2500@2600 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 59.1 inches
150 cm |
Weight | 1554 lbs
704 kg |
Front tire | 6-12 |
Rear tire | 8-16 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 54.8 ci / 0.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota D905 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 54.8 ci
0.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 2.83x3.29 inches
72 x 84 mm |
Rated Power (net) | 17.3 hp
12.9 kW |
Power (gross) | 17.7 hp
13.2 kW |
Air cleaner | dry element |
Rated RPM | 2700 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 9 forward and reverse mechanical shuttle
Type | mechanical shuttle |
Gears | 9 forward and reverse |
With 8-16 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 1% faster than forward. | |
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Dimensions
Kubota B1830 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-12. Rear: 8-16 |
Lawn/turf front | 22x8.50-12 |
Lawn/turf rear | 31x13.5-15 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 59.1 inches
150 cm |
Length | 107.7 inches
273 cm |
Width | 40.4 inches
102 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 88.2 inches
224 cm |
Weight | 1554 lbs
704 kg |
Ground clearance | 8.7 inches
22 cm |
Front tread | 32.9 inches
83 cm |
Rear tread | 31.5 to 38.2 inches
80 to 97 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota B1830.
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 B1830 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota B1830.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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