Overview
The Kubota KB185 is a versatile sub-compact utility tractor produced between 2008 and 2009 that features a 1.0L 3-cylinder diesel engine providing 18.2 hp. This four-wheel drive model is available in both wheeled and half-track variants, offering specialized transmission options including the 36-speed Glideshift power shift system.
Ideal Applications
Small-Scale Farming:
With a compact 41.3-inch width and 53.2-inch wheelbase, this tractor is designed for maneuvering in tight spaces while providing 18.2 hp for various farm tasks.
High-Traction Operations:
The availability of a four-wheel drive system and a half-track variant (KB185-PC) allows for specialized work in environments where standard wheel configurations may lack sufficient grip.
Precision Field Work:
The Glideshift transmission offers up to 36 forward gears and a shuttle shift, providing a wide range of speed options to match specific implements and ground conditions.
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 | 18.2 hp (13.6 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 | 33.5 inches (85 cm) |
|---|---|
| Gear Weight | 1532 lbs (694 kg) |
| Glideshift Weight | 1587 lbs (719 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 13.8 inches (35 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 74.8 inches (189 cm) |
| Length | 92.3 inches (234 cm) |
| Rear tread | 31.9/35.4 inches (81/89 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 53.2 inches (135 cm) |
| Width | 41.3 inches (104 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-12 |
| Rear tire | 8.3-22 |
| Weight | 1532 to 1587 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 53.2 inches (135 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 8.3-22 |
Variants
| KB185 | wheeled |
|---|---|
| KB185-PC | half-track |