Overview
The Kubota BX1870 is a compact utility tractor produced between 2013 and 2014, featuring an 18 hp three-cylinder diesel engine and a hydrostatic transmission with two ranges. It is equipped with four-wheel drive, power steering, and a Category I rear hitch rated for a lift capacity of 680 lbs at 24 inches.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a two-range hydrostatic transmission providing infinite gears in forward and reverse, paired with four-wheel drive and a mechanical rear differential lock.
Engine and PTO Specifications:
The Kubota D722 liquid-cooled diesel engine is rated at 3200 RPM, delivering 18 gross horsepower and a claimed 13.7 horsepower at the independent rear and mid PTO units.
Hydraulic and Hitch Performance:
The open center hydraulic system provides a pump flow of 6.3 gpm, supporting a Category I rear hitch with a lift capacity of 680 lbs at 24 inches and 992 lbs at the ends.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Original price was $9,924 in 2013 |
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| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 0.7L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 2.64x2.68 inches (67 x 68 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 2.6 qts (2.5 L) |
| Description | Kubota D722 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 43.9 ci (0.7 L) |
| Oil capacity | 3.06 qts (2.9 L) |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 3200 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 13.7 hp (10.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Oil capacity | 12.4 qts (11.7 L) |
| Type | hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes / Two-post folding ROPS. Optional canopy. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 6.6 gal (25.0 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 3.1 gal (11.7 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 3.1 gal (11.7 L) |
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| Pump flow | 6.3 gpm (23.8 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | quarter-inching control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 680 lbs (308 kg) |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 992 lbs (449 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@3200 / 2500@3200 |
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| Mid PTO | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | 2500 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 435 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 40 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 9 inches (22 cm) |
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| Front tread | 34.6 inches (87 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 86.2 inches (218 cm) |
| Length | 92.1 inches (233 cm) |
| Rear tread | 32.2 inches (81 cm) |
| Weight | 1345 lbs (610 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 52.8 inches (134 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x7.5-8 |
| Rear tire | 24x12-12 |
| Weight | 1345 lbs (610 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 52.8 inches (134 cm) |
| Ag front | 16x7.5-8 |
| Ag rear | 24x12-12 |
| Lawn/turf front | 16x7.5-8 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 24x12-12 |
BX1870 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle. |
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Kubota BX1870 attachments
| Description | 48" mid-mount mower deck / 54" mid-mount mower deck / front-end loader |
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References
| Description | Diesel Tractor BX1870/BX2370/BX2670/BX25D published in 2012, by Kubota |
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