Overview
The Kubota GB18 is a sub-compact utility tractor manufactured between 1997 and 2001, featuring a 17.7 hp three-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine. This four-wheel drive model offers versatile transmission options including a 6-speed gear system or an 18-speed Glideshift version, designed for efficient performance in a compact 40.9-inch wide frame.
Ideal Applications
Tight-Space Maneuvering:
With a narrow width of 40.9 inches, a 53.2-inch wheelbase, and power steering, this tractor is designed to navigate confined farm areas and narrow passages where larger equipment cannot operate.
Variable Speed Operations:
The Glideshift transmission offering 18 forward and 9 reverse gears allows operators to select precise speeds for specific tasks, supported by a rear PTO featuring three different speed settings.
All-Terrain Farm Tasks:
The combination of four-wheel drive, 12.4 inches of ground clearance, and mechanical wet disc brakes ensures reliable traction and stopping power across uneven or soft agricultural terrain.
Production
| Description | Sub-Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 1.0L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 5.3 gal (20.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.99x2.90 inches (76 x 74 mm) |
| Description | Kubota D1005 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 61.1 ci (1.0 L) |
| Power | 17.7 hp (13.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | negative |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Description | Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. / Six forward and three reverse gears in three ranges. |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse / 18 forward and 9 reverse |
| Transmission | Glideshift |
| Type | gear |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear / 18-speed |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear / 18-speed |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Mechanical wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | 0 |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 451/769/1207 (1.375) |
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Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | electric |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 33.1 inches (84 cm) |
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| Gear Weight | 1521 lbs (689 kg) |
| Glideshift Weight | 1565 lbs (709 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 12.4 inches (31 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 72.8 inches (184 cm) |
| Length | 91.3 inches (231 cm) |
| Rear tread | 31.9/35.4 inches (81/89 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 53.2 inches (135 cm) |
| Width | 40.9 inches (103 cm) |
| Front tire | 6-12 |
| Rear tire | 8.3-20 |
| Weight | 1521 to 1565 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 53.2 inches (135 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-12. Rear: 8.3-20 |
Variants
| GB18F | Glideshift |
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