Kubota KT20
The Kubota KT20 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 85 ci 1.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 19.7 hp / 14.7 kW. Transmission: Glideshift. Operating weight: 1940 to 2315 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 19.7 hp / 14.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7.4 gal
28.0 L
Transmission
Glideshift
Operating Weight
1940 to 2315 pounds
Overview
 | 2000 - 2004
KT Kingeye SeriesCompact Utility tractor
KT Kingeye Series
Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Kubota KT20 Engine | |
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Kubota 1.4L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 7.4 gal
28.0 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Kubota KT20 Power | |
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Engine | 19.7 hp
14.7 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 533@2500 |
771@2500 | |
1136@2500 | |
-649@2500 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 57.1 inches
145 cm |
Weight | 1940 to 2315 pounds |
Front tire | 6-12 |
Rear tire | 8.3-22 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 85 ci / 1.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota D1403 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 85 ci
1.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.1x3.6 inches
79 x 91 mm |
Power | 19.7 hp
14.7 kW |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed | |
48-speed power shift |
Transmission — 12 forward and reverse
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Three gears (1-3) in four ranges (creeper, low, medium, high) with shuttle shift. | |
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Transmission — Glideshift
Transmission | Glideshift |
Type | power shift |
Gears | 48 forward and 30 reverse |
Sixteen gears (10 in reverse) with three ranges. Gears may be shifted sequentially while moving, without using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. | |
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Dimensions
Kubota KT20 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-12. Rear: 8.3-22 |
Optional tires (ag) | Front: 6-14. Rear: 8.3-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 57.1 inches
145 cm |
ROPS Length | 111.4 inches
282 cm |
Cab Length | 110.6 inches
280 cm |
ROPS Width | 45.3 inches
115 cm |
Cab Width | 49 inches
124 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 74 inches
187 cm |
Height (cab) | 75.2 inches
191 cm |
Ground clearance | 11.8 inches
29 cm |
Front tread | 37.4 inches
94 cm |
Rear tread | 37.4/42.1 inches
94/106 cm |
Kubota KT20 Weight | |
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ROPS gear | 1940 lbs
879 kg |
ROPS Glideshift | 1984 lbs
899 kg |
Cab gear | 2271 lbs
1030 kg |
Cab Glideshift | 2315 lbs
1050 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Kubota KT20 based on its 19.7 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 KT20.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.2 hrs
Approximately 7.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (7.4 gal / 28 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1 gal/hr (3.9 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 KT20 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota KT20.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)19.7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)14.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)20 PS
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