Kubota B5100
The Kubota B5100 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 31 ci 0.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW; Diesel (listed): 1.1 hp / 0.8 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 805 to 893 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW; Diesel (listed): 1.1 hp / 0.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.1 gal
7.9 L
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
805 to 893 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1978 - 1984
Sub-Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Sub-Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Variants | |
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B5100DT | 4WD |
B5100E | 2WD |
Kubota B5100 Engine | |
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Kubota 0.5L 2-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 2.1 gal
7.9 L |
Engine details ... | |
Kubota B5100 Transmission | |
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6-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Kubota B5100 Power | |
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Engine | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 10 hp
7.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Two-post fixed ROPS available. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pump flow | 3.17 gpm
12.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift | 300 lbs
136 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Front PTO Type | 3000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 46.5 inches
118 cm |
Weight | 805 to 893 pounds |
Front tire | 4.00-9 |
Rear tire | 7.00-16 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 35 |
References | |
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Diesel B B5100/B6100/B7100 published in 1982, by Kubota | |
Tractors and Excavators published in 1981, by Kubota | |
Tractors and Excavators published in 1982, by Kubota |
Engine
Engine Detail — 31 ci / 0.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota Z500-1A |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 31 ci
0.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 2.625x2.75 inches
67 x 70 mm |
Power | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Pre-heating | glow plugs |
Rated RPM | 3000 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 1.1 hp
0.8 kW |
Coolant capacity | 3.2 qts
3.0 L |
Oil capacity | 2.4 qts
2.3 L |
Oil change | 75 h |
Transmission
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 9.0 qts
8.5 L |
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. | |
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Dimensions
Kubota B5100 Tires | |
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Ag front | 4.00-9 (2WD) |
4.50-10 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 7.00-16 |
Lawn/turf front | 18x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 27x8.50-15 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 46.5 inches
118 cm |
Length | 71.6 inches
181 cm |
Width | 36.25 inches
92 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 44.1 inches
112 cm |
2WD Weight | 805 lbs
365 kg |
4WD Weight | 893 lbs
405 kg |
4WD Clearance (front axle) | 8.625 inches
21 cm |
2WD Clearance (rear axle) | 10.25 inches
26 cm |
2WD Front tread | 26 inches
66 cm |
4WD Front tread | 26.4 inches
67 cm |
Rear tread | 25/29 inches
63/73 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota B5100.
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 B5100 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota B5100.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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