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Kubota B1600
The Kubota B1600 is a small utility tractor made from 1979 to 1982. It's great for light work on farms and in gardens. This tractor has a 2-wheel drive system and manual steering, making it easy to control. The B1600 has a Kubota D950 diesel engine with 3 cylinders. It can produce 20 horsepower, which is on the lower end for tractors. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, meaning it doesn't use a turbocharger. It has a 12-speed forward and 4-speed reverse transmission, giving the driver lots of options for different tasks. The tractor also has three PTO speeds: 540, 860, and 1000 rpm. This compact tractor is 95.3 inches long, 42.9 inches wide, and 74.8 inches tall. It weighs 1410 pounds, which is quite light for a tractor. The B1600 has an open operator station with a roll-over protection system (ROPS) for safety. It uses agricultural tires and has a Category I hitch, making it suitable for various small implements. Overall, the Kubota B1600 is a handy, small tractor for light-duty farm work.
ManufacturerKubotaPower20 hpEngine3-cylTransUnsynchronized gear
Quick specs
- Category
- Utility
- Engine Power Output
- 20hp
- Operating Weight
- 1,410 lb
- Transmission
- Unsynchronized gear
At a glance
How the B1600 compares
vs. Utility medianDistribution
Engine Power (hp)
Across all Utility tractors
20 hp · 8th
This model
9
Median 55 hp
177
This modelUtility tractorsMediann = 5,383
The B1600 ranks at the 8th percentile for engine power among recorded utility tractors.
Overview
About the Kubota B1600
The Kubota B1600 is a small utility tractor made from 1979 to 1982. It's great for light work on farms and in gardens. This tractor has a 2-wheel drive system and manual steering, making it easy to control. The B1600 has a Kubota D950 diesel engine with 3 cylinders. It can produce 20 horsepower, which is on the lower end for tractors. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, meaning it doesn't use a turbocharger. It has a 12-speed forward and 4-speed reverse transmission, giving the driver lots of options for different tasks. The tractor also has three PTO speeds: 540, 860, and 1000 rpm. This compact tractor is 95.3 inches long, 42.9 inches wide, and 74.8 inches tall. It weighs 1410 pounds, which is quite light for a tractor. The B1600 has an open operator station with a roll-over protection system (ROPS) for safety. It uses agricultural tires and has a Category I hitch, making it suitable for various small implements. Overall, the Kubota B1600 is a handy, small tractor for light-duty farm work.
Full specifications
Every recorded spec
General
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
|---|---|
| Model | B1600 |
| Category | Utility tractor |
| Type | 4x2 2WD |
| Years built | 1979–1982 |
| Operating weight | 1,410lb |
Engine
| Make | Kubota |
|---|---|
| Model | D950 |
| Power | 20hp |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Displacement | 56.6ci |
| Bore | 2.95in |
| Stroke | 2.76in |
Transmission
| Type | Unsynchronized gear |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 12 |
| Reverse gears | 4 |
Chassis & drive
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
|---|---|
| Drive | 2WD |
| Steering | Manual |
| Brakes | Independent right/left with connection system |
| Cab | Open operator station with ROPS |
Power take-off
| PTO speed | 540rpm |
|---|
Dimensions
| Length | 95.3in |
|---|---|
| Width | 42.9in |
| Height | 74.8in |
| Operating weight | 1,410lb |
Capacities
| Cooling system | 0.9gal |
|---|
Head to head
B1600 vs. Utility median
How the Kubota B1600 compares to other Utility tractors
| Spec | This model | Utility median | Difference | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 20 hp | 55 hp | -64% | 8th |
| Engine Displacement | 56.6 ci | 183 ci | -69% | 4th |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | -25% | 23rd |
| Forward Gears | 12 | 12 | at median | 50th |
| Operating Weight | 1,410 lb | 5,303 lb | -73% | 4th |
| Length | 95.3 in | 137 in | -30% | 6th |
| Width | 42.9 in | 66 in | -35% | 6th |
| Height | 74.8 in | 94.1 in | -21% | 20th |
Medians and percentiles are computed from the utility tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 3,933–5,720 models).
Compare to tractors with similar specs
Commonly compared Kubota tractors
| Tractor | Engine Power | Operating Weight | Years | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kubota B1750 | 20 hp | 1,257 lb | 1988–1996 | Compare → |
| Kubota L2000 | 20 hp | 2,205 lb | — | Compare → |
| Kubota B2201 | 19.7 hp | 1,786 lb | 2018+ | Compare → |
| Kubota GB20 | 19.7 hp | 1,543 lb | 1997–2001 | Compare → |
| Kubota GB200 | 19.7 hp | 1,554 lb | 2002–2003 | Compare → |
Commonly compared tractors with similar horsepower from other brands
| Tractor | Engine Power | Operating Weight | Years | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ag King AK2040 | 20 hp | 2,470 lb | — | Compare → |
| Ariens GT20 | 20 hp | 959 lb | 1988–1995 | Compare → |
| Allis Chalmers 620 | 19.5 hp | 1,499 lb | 1973–1975 | Compare → |
| Allis Chalmers 720 | 19.5 hp | 1,299 lb | 1975–1983 | Compare → |
| Bolens HT20 | 19.5 hp | 1,091 lb | 1973–1978 | Compare → |
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FAQ
Common questions
What years was the Kubota B1600 manufactured?
Production of the Kubota B1600 ran from 1979 through 1982.
What type of transmission does the Kubota B1600 have?
The Kubota B1600 uses an Unsynchronized gear transmission offering 12 forward gears.
How powerful is the Kubota B1600?
The Kubota B1600 has an engine power output of 20 hp. It is powered by a 3-cylinder engine displacing 56.6 ci.
What is the working weight of the Kubota B1600?
The operating weight of the Kubota B1600 is approximately 1,410 lb.
What routine service does the Kubota B1600 need?
Regular maintenance for the Kubota B1600 includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.