Overview
The Kubota KB165 is a 16.2 hp sub-compact utility tractor powered by a 1.0L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine. It features a versatile four-wheel drive system and a Glideshift transmission, offering up to 36 forward gears for precise control across various farm applications.
Ideal Applications
Tight Space Operations:
With a compact width of 42.3 inches and a 53.2-inch wheelbase, this tractor is well-suited for maneuvering through narrow passages and confined workspaces.
All-Terrain Utility:
The combination of four-wheel drive, power steering, and 13.2 inches of ground clearance allows for reliable operation on uneven or challenging terrain.
Implement Powering:
Equipped with a rear 540 PTO and a Category 0 hitch, this machine is capable of running various attachments to handle specialized tasks on small farm acreages.
Production
| Description | Sub-Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 1.0L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 7.1 gal (26.9 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 | 16.2 hp (12.1 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Three gears (1-3) in three ranges with shuttle shift. / Sequential hydraulically-shifted transmission. Twelve forward gears with three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. |
| Gears | 9 forward and reverse / 36 forward and 24 reverse |
| Transmission | Glideshift |
| Type | power shift |
| Transmission type | 9-speed / 36-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 9-speed / 36-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Mechanical wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | 0 |
|---|
PTO
| Engine RPM | 530@2600 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 34.7 inches (88 cm) |
|---|---|
| Gear Weight | 1521 lbs (689 kg) |
| Glideshift Weight | 1576 lbs (714 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 13.2 inches (33 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 73.6 inches (186 cm) |
| Length | 91.3 inches (231 cm) |
| Rear tread | 31.9/35.4 inches (81/89 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 53.2 inches (135 cm) |
| Width | 42.3 inches (107 cm) |
| Front tire | 6-12 |
| Rear tire | 8.3-20 |
| Weight | 1521 to 1576 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 53.2 inches (135 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-12. Rear: 8.3-20 |