Overview
The GBT-2000 is an American-made tool carrier tractor manufactured in Madison, Wisconsin, between 1976 and 1978. It features a 27 hp Continental 4-cylinder gasoline engine and offers substantial 20-inch axle clearance for specialized farm applications.
Ideal Applications
Row Crop Navigation:
The 20-inch front and rear axle clearance combined with adjustable tread widths allows this tractor to operate effectively in row crop environments without damaging plants.
General Tool Carrying:
Designed as a tool carrier with a 6-speed gear transmission, it provides a versatile platform for mounting and operating various farm implements using its 1500 psi open center hydraulic system.
Light-Duty Field Operations:
With a weight of 2550 lbs and a 27 hp liquid-cooled engine, this tractor is well-suited for light-duty tasks requiring a maneuverable two-wheel-drive machine.
Production
| Description | Tool Carrier tractor / Built in Madison, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $4,600 in 1976 |
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| Manufacturer | GBT |
Engine
| Engine type | Continental 0.8L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Bore/Stroke | 2.28x3.14 inches (58 x 80 mm) |
| Compression | 8:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Description | Continental R800-46 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 51.6 ci (0.8 L) |
| Power | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 3300 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 3 qts (2.8 L) |
| Oil change | 50 h |
Transmission
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Oil capacity | 5.9 qts (5.6 L) |
| Oil type | SAE90 |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 9.23 gal (34.9 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 4.25 gal (16.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 4.25 gal (16.1 L) |
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| Pressure | 1500 psi (103.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 3.5 gpm (13.2 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 20 inches (50 cm) |
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| Clearance (rear axle) | 20 inches (50 cm) |
| Front tread | 39 to 61 inches (99 to 154 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| Length | 128 inches (325 cm) |
| Rear tread | 38 to 67 inches (96 to 170 cm) |
| Weight | 2550 lbs (1156 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 77 inches (195 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00x15 |
| Rear tire | 9.5x24 |
| Weight | 2550 lbs (1156 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 77 inches (195 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.00x15 |
| Ag rear | 9.5x24 / 11.2x24 |
References
| Description | GBT-2000 published in 1976 / GBT-2000 Operator's Manual published in 1976 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 9.5x24 rear tires. |
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