Overview
The Kubota ST-30 is a compact utility farm tractor produced between 1997 and 2001, powered by a 1.5L four-cylinder diesel engine. It features a three-range hydrostatic transmission, four-wheel drive, and a Category I rear hitch with an 1830-pound lift capacity at 24 inches.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The Kubota V1505 diesel engine is rated at 28.7 horsepower at 2600 RPM, with a claimed PTO output of 23.2 horsepower.
Transmission and Drivetrain:
This model is equipped with a 4WD mechanical drive and a hydrostatic transmission that provides infinite gears across three speed ranges.
Physical Dimensions and Weight:
The tractor is built on a 63-inch wheelbase with a shipping weight ranging from 1962 pounds with a ROPS to 2475 pounds with the optional cab.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 1.5L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.07x3.09 inches (78 x 78 mm) |
| Description | Kubota V1505 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 91.4 ci (1.5 L) |
| Power | 28.7 hp (21.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 23.2 hp (17.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
| Type | hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post ROPS. Cab optional. |
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| Description | Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm) |
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Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1830 lbs (830 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Mid PTO Type | 1720/2490 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/800 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Cab Shipping weight | 2475 lbs (1122 kg) |
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| Front tread | 40.2 inches (102 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 9.3 inches (23 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 84.5 inches (214 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 90.5 inches (229 cm) |
| Length | 107.1 inches (272 cm) |
| Rear tread | 37.4 to 42.1 inches (94 to 106 cm) |
| ROPS Shipping weight | 1962 lbs (889 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Width | 47.2 inches*Minimum width with R1 tires. (119 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-12 |
| Rear tire | 9.5-22 |
| Weight | 1962 to 2475 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Lawn/turf front | 24x8.50-14 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 9.5-22 |
Speeds
| Description | With 9.5-22 rear tires. |
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