Overview
The Kubota B1830 is a compact utility farm tractor produced between 2007 and 2013, featuring a 0.9L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine. It is equipped with a 9-speed mechanical shuttle transmission and four-wheel drive, providing a gross engine power rating of 17.7 hp.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical shuttle transmission provides 9 forward and 9 reverse gears, supported by a four-wheel drive system and a mechanical rear differential lock.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
This model features a Category I rear hitch with position control rated for 2138 lbs at the ends, supported by a total hydraulic flow of 9.5 gpm.
Chassis and Dimensions:
The tractor is built on a 59.1-inch wheelbase with a total weight of 1554 lbs and includes a two-post folding ROPS for an overall height of 88.2 inches.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 0.9L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 7.4 gal (28.0 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.83x3.29 inches (72 x 84 mm) |
| Description | Kubota D905 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 54.8 ci (0.9 L) |
| Power (gross) | 17.7 hp (13.2 kW) |
| Rated Power (net) | 17.3 hp (12.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2700 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 17.7 hp (13.2 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 17.3 hp (12.9 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 14.8 hp (11.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 9 forward and reverse |
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| Transmission type | 9-speed mechanical shuttle |
| Type | mechanical shuttle |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes / Two-post folding ROPS. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2205 psi (152.0 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 5.4 gpm (20.4 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 4.1 gpm (15.5 lpm) |
| Total flow | 9.5 gpm (36.0 lpm) |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 2138 lbs (969 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2592 / 2500@2600 |
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| Mid PTO | optional |
| Mid PTO Type | 2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5) |
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 40 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 32.9 inches (83 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 8.7 inches (22 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 88.2 inches (224 cm) |
| Length | 107.7 inches (273 cm) |
| Rear tread | 31.5 to 38.2 inches (80 to 97 cm) |
| Weight | 1554 lbs (704 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 59.1 inches (150 cm) |
| Width | 40.4 inches (102 cm) |
| Front tire | 6-12 |
| Rear tire | 8-16 |
| Weight | 1554 lbs (704 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 59.1 inches (150 cm) |
| Lawn/turf front | 22x8.50-12 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 31x13.5-15 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-12. Rear: 8-16 |
B1830 Serial Numbers
| Location: | Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above and forward of the front axle. |
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Speeds
| Description | With 8-16 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 1% faster than forward. |
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