Kubota RV Ridevator

The Kubota RV Ridevator is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 40.7 ci 0.7 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 9 hp / 6.7 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 1150 lbs 521 kg.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 9 hp / 6.7 kW

Fuel & Capacities

Diesel

Transmission

6 forward and 2 reverse

Operating Weight

1150 lbs 521 kg

Overview

	1965 - 1970 Compact Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Kubota
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan
Information on the Kubota Ridevator is scarce. The machine appears to have been sold in North America and Australia in the mid-to-late 1960s. Model numbers RV70 and RV90 are associated with the tractor.

Kubota RV Transmission
6-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Kubota RV Power
Engine	9 hp 6.7 kW
Drawbar (tested)	6.76 hp 5.0 kW
PTO (tested)	8.81 hp 6.6 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
Mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station.

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	43.5 inches 110 cm
Weight	1150 lbs 521 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...

Engine

Engine options
Kubota 0.6L 1-cyl gasoline
Kubota 0.7L 2-cyl diesel

Engine Detail — 38.5 ci / 0.6 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kubota
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	38.5 ci 0.6 L
Bore/Stroke	3.74x3.54 inches 95 x 90 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	5.7:1
Rated RPM	2000
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Engine Detail — 40.7 ci / 0.7 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Kubota
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	2-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	40.7 ci 0.7 L
Power	9 hp 6.7 kW
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse belt-driven gear

Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Dimensions

Kubota RV Tires

Dimensions
Wheelbase	43.5 inches 110 cm
Weight	1150 lbs 521 kg
Front tread	26.4 to 32.9 inches 67 to 83 cm
Rear tread	25.3 to 35.1 inches 64 to 89 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 906
Gasoline 6-speed 2WD July 30 - August 6, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 906 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	8.81 hp 6.6 kW
Fuel use	1.0 gal/hour 3.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	6.76 hp 5.0 kW
Fuel use	1.0 gal/hour 3.8 l/hour
Gear 5 used for power test.
Max pull	721 lbs 327 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

Photos

Kubota RV Ridevator

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota RV Ridevator.

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